53 Stations of the Tokaido 'Hoeido' #26 by Ando Hiroshige

53 Stations of the Tokaido 'Hoeido' #26 by Ando Hiroshige
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Artist: Ando Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)

Woodblock Prints Title: Nissaka: Sayo Mountain Pass (Nissaka, Sayo no nakayama), from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tôkaidô Road (Tôkaidô gojûsan tsugi no uchi), also known as the First Tôkaidô or Great Tôkaidô

1st Publication: 1833

Size: Horizontal ôban; 8-3/4 x 13-11/16 + Margins as shown

Date of this edition: 1833, 1st edition

Publisher: Takenouchi Magohachi (Hoeidô)

Condition: Very old Vertical and horizontal crease now flattened. All four corners somewhat restored in their margins. The print is not affected. Margins trimmed short, but still present. Very good colors, impression, and overall condition.

Notes: Hoeido Tokaido is the first and most prestigious series of the 53 Tokaido Series, and the most sought after. Beautiful 1st edition of this print.

Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.

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