Hiroshige - Kyoka Tokaido #8
Hiroshige - Kyoka Tokaido #8 - Image 2

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The Tokugawa shogunate did not permit the construction of bridges between provinces. This image shows the boatmen transporting people and animals across the Banu River. The poem translates as
to the pier
light-heartedly along the way
we’ve come with the horse bells
aren’t we eager to take boats
where horses also take a ride?

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Description

Hiroshige made several different series called The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (the main road between Kyoto and Tokyo). This one was done in a smaller chuban format between 1840 and 1842. A comic poem is included on each of the fifty-six prints in the series, so it is generally known as the Kyoka Tokaido.  This print depicts Hiratsuka, the 8th station on the road.

Additional information

Dimensions

6.75 x 9 inch paper
Condition

few tiny wormholes left side, Good color, light soiling overall
Artist Name

HIROSHIGE Ando (1797-1858)
Medium

Color woodblock print
Year

1840-1842