Japanese Woodblock Print Of Totsuka Station On Tokaido Road Edo Period Style

Japanese Woodblock Print Of Totsuka Station On Tokaido Road Edo Period Style

Japanese Woodblock Print Of Totsuka Station On Tokaido Road Edo Period Style

Japanese Woodblock Print Of Totsuka Station On Tokaido Road Edo Period Style

Japanese Woodblock Print Of Totsuka Station On Tokaido Road Edo Period Style

Japanese Woodblock Print Of Totsuka Station On Tokaido Road Edo Period Style

Japanese Woodblock Print Of Totsuka Station On Tokaido Road Edo Period Style

Japanese Woodblock Print Of Totsuka Station On Tokaido Road Edo Period Style

Japanese Woodblock Print Of Totsuka Station On Tokaido Road Edo Period Style

Length: 18.5 inches. Height: 14.5 inches. This exquisite Japanese woodblock print captures a vibrant scene at Totsuka Station, one of the 53 stations along the historic Tokaido Road, which connected Edo (modern-day Tokyo) to Kyoto. The print showcases traditional Edo period attire, with figures depicted in dynamic poses as they engage in conversation and prepare for their journey. The background reveals a picturesque village setting, complete with thatched roofs and a serene landscape, exemplifying the beauty of rural Japan during this era. The woodblock technique, a time-honored art form in Japan, involves carving intricate designs into wood, inking the surface, and pressing it onto paper. This method allows for multiple prints to be created from a single block, preserving the artist’s work and making it accessible to a wider audience.
Japanese Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) Original Woodblock Print Totsuka, 1834

Japanese Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) Original Woodblock Print Totsuka, 1834

Japanese Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) Original Woodblock Print Totsuka, 1834

Japanese Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) Original Woodblock Print Totsuka, 1834

Japanese Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) Original Woodblock Print Totsuka, 1834

Japanese Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) Original Woodblock Print Totsuka, 1834

Japanese Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) Original Woodblock Print Totsuka, 1834

Japanese Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) Original Woodblock Print Totsuka, 1834

Japanese Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) Original Woodblock Print Totsuka, 1834

GENUINE JAPANESE ORIGINAL WOODBLOCK PRINT BY UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE. ACTUAL SIZE: 14 1/4″W 9 1/4″H. Up for sale is an original Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige. Signed and sealed on the right margin. It’s in fine impression and color, slightly toned. Margins slightly trimmed and minor tear at the left middle and glued stains on back side corners. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO LEAVE FEEDBACK. The item “JAPANESE UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858) ORIGINAL WOODBLOCK PRINT TOTSUKA, 1834″ is in sale since Tuesday, February 14, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “johnlart” and is located in Glendale, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints
  • Age: 1800-1849
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Primary Material: Paper