Plate #22 from "53 Stations by Two Brushes" Okabe. Publisher's Seal: Marukyu. This place is called Okabe. The 22nd stop. This is a variation from the key form. The two artists, Hiroshige and Kunisada are in collaboration for this print. Upper part consists of a snow view by Hiroshige, and the lower part, the large figure of a warrior by Kunisado, over the signature of Toyokuni.
This station is called Yoshida. A bridge is over the Toyo River: The print is a variation. The two artists Hiroshige and Toyokuni are in collaboration for this print. Upper part consists of a Tokaido view by Hiroshige, and the lower part, large figures are illustrative of legends by Kunisada, over the signature of Toyokuni. Dorothy H. Riddle Japanese Woodblock Print Collection
Title:"At Kanaya Station" (Plate #25) from "53 Stations on the Tokaido" Signed by Hokusai I-itsu (hitsu) 1760-1849 Publisher's Seal: Takenouchi. Of the numerous series of landscape scenes designed by Hiroshige, none are better known, or have brought him wider fame, than his celebrated early set of view (all oblon) on the two captials-- Yedo (now Tokyo) and Kyoto (old capital). A distance of 323 miles. This is Plate #25. At Kanaya. Beyond the wide sandy flats of the river, across which a "Daimyos" cortege is being carried, rises a jumble of fooothills, in a crevice of which nestles a village. In the background, a high range of curioulsy hump-shaped mountains, printed in graded black from color blocks only.
Title:"At Yokaichi" from the series:"53 Stations of the Takaido". This is Plate No. 44 at Yokkaichi- San Cho kawa. These are a set of 55 (including prints of starting off point at Yedo and arriving at Kyoto). The series was completed in Jan. 1834. A high wind is blowing from right across the marsh. To left, a peasant, cloaked, on a trestle bridge; another races along the causeway to catch his hat which has blown off. In center, a willow tree bending to the wind; left, roofs of cottages, and masts of boats. The bow of a punt in the foreground.
Title:" Rain at Night" Signed by Hiroshige (Ichiryusai) 1797-1858 A "surimono 7" x 8". They aer best indicatd b saying that they are nothing so much as our Chirstmas cards.
Title:" Station Kamoyama" from "53 Stations on the Tokaido" This is Plate #47. Signed by Hiroshige (1797-1858). Publisher's Seal: Tsutaya-Kichizo. A celebrated snow scene of Hiroshige's. Travellers ascending a steep hillside, to the entrance to the castle of Kameyama. Considered the second masterpiece of the series.
Title:"Top of Atago Hill Sheba" from "Famous Sites of the Eastern Capital". Signed by Hiroshige (1797- 1858). Publisher's Seal: Sanoki. This is one from a series issued continuously form 1833 to 1843. First editions have the stamp of the publisher, Kikakudo; later prints, a stamp of Sanki. Shis is the later. Both represents the same firm. All are "Oban Yokoye" (10" x15" horizontal in size). A huge gate, called "mon" stands erect at top of hill. There are many steps leading up to this hill form fown. Three can be seen ascending.
This is one of his later works. This is a 3 sheet upright print called (Ta teye-Sammai-tsuzuki). Uyeno Park is still a famous park for its cherry blossoms in present day Japan. Here, the customers (of elderly women) of the 19th century can be seen. In the background is the famous Shiruizu Temple.
Two pairs of two unit fuda votive slips, both with a red group mark (Hakkakuren) at the top and an advertisement for Sennyoko on the top right-hand side. The upper quadrant of each part contains fan frames with an introduction. Both slips include the name Utashige. On the left slip, the group mark reads fifty-three stations (Gojusan-tsugi) and has a poem in the fan decorated with red maple leaves and pink cherry blossoms. Three slips are under the fan: the pink one reads “Celebration of travel” (tabidatchiiwai), the yellow one reads “farewell party” (wakare no sakamori), and the green one reads fukushi kame. The bottom quadrant on the left contains a sake bottle and food prepared for a party. On the right slip, the group mark reads Tokaido. The introduction of the series of fifty-three station nosatsu is in the fan frame decorated with camellias and chrysanthemums .Three slips under the fan read Hatsu O, OOOOOO, and Kitahachi respectively from the right. The bottom quadrant contains a hat used by Japanese travelers, a travel diary and a ladle.
Two pairs of two unit votive slips, both with a red group mark (Hakkakuren) at the top and an advertisement for Sennyoko on the top right-hand side. The upper quadrant of each part contains fan frames with scenery. Both slips include the name Utashige. On the left slip, the group mark reads fifty-three stations (Gojusan-tsugi) and the fan is decorated with red maple leaves and pink cherry blossoms, and depicts the scenery of the Shinagawa coastline with boats in the water. Three slips are under the fan: the pink one reads Shinagawa, the yellow one reads Omori tsukemono, and the green one reads Kanaiwa. The bottom quadrant on the left contains two packaged items tied with string; one has a label for seaweed (nori). On the right slip, the group mark reads Tokaido. A scene of people crossing a bridge with Mt.Fuji in the background is depicted in the fan frame, which is decorated with camellias and chrysanthemums. The three slips under the fan read Nihonbashi, Urine Hatsumono, and fu OO respectively from the right. The bottom quadrant contains a bonito (katsuo) with a bunch of straw.
Two pairs of two unit votive slips, both with a red group mark (Hakkakuren) at the top and an advertisement for Sennyoko on the top right-hand side. The upper quadrant of each part contains fan frames with scenery. Both slips include the name Utashige. On the left slip, the group mark reads fifty-three stations (Gojusan-tsugi) and the fan is decorated with red maple flowers and pink cherry blossoms and depicts waitresses/prostitutes of an inn aggressively trying to entice travelers to come to their shop. Three slips are under the fan: the pink one reads Goyu, the yellow one reads, [gijiyakino took] and the green one reads Fujiu. The bottom quadrant on the left contains a depiction of two pillows with a rolled cloth on it, a hair pin on folded cloth, and a black coiled object. The right slip reads Tokaido on the group mark. Travelers on a horseback and other walking travelers who are passing a bridge are depicted in the fan frame with a background of castles, decorated with camellias and chrysanthemums. The three slips under the fan read Yoshida, famous product (meibutsu) tinder (hokuchi) of Yoshida, and Yoshitora, respectively from the right. The bottom quadrant contains some tinder.
Two pairs of two unit votive slips, both with a red group mark (Hakkakuren) at the top and an advertisement for Sennyoko on the top right-hand side. The upper quadrant of each part contains fan frames with scenery. Both slips include the name Utashige. On the left slip, the group mark reads fifty-three stations (Gojusan-tsugi) and the fan is decorated with red maple flowers and pink cherry blossoms and depicts two travelers writing “Saicho” on the wall of a building under a big pine tree to the right. Three slips are under the fan: the pink one reads Fujikawa, the yellow one reads famous product (meibutsu) sweet drink made from fermented rice (amazake), and the green one reads Shoei. The bottom quadrant on the left contains a depiction of a jar of amazake with a ladle and lid and some cups for the drink. The right slip reads Tokaido on the group mark. A traveler on a palanquin and other travelers passing through a village with a hill are depicted in the fan frame, decorated with camellias and chrysanthemums. The three slips under the fan read Akasaka, hemp net bag (asanawa amibukuro), and Yamayoshi, respectively from the right. The bottom quadrant contains the hemp net bag.
Two pairs of two unit votive slips, both with a red group mark (Hakkakuren) at the top and an advertisement for Sennyoko on the top right-hand side. The upper quadrant of each part contains fan frames with scenery. Both slips include the name Utashige. On the left slip, the group mark reads fifty-three stations (Gojusan-tsugi) and the fan is decorated with red maple flowers and pink cherry blossoms and depicts a gateway at the entrance to a Shinto shrine surrounded by many trees with a background of mountains. Three slips are under the fan: the pink one reads Chiryu, the yellow one reads, famous product (meibutsu) noodles of Imokawa (Imokawa menrui) and the green one reads Tsuta[domo]. The bottom quadrant on the left contains a depiction of a wooden container with a ladle and udon noodle on a bamboo tray. The right slip reads Tokaido on the group mark. A long bridge toward a castle with a mountains in the back are depicted in the fan frame with a background of castles, decorated with camellias and chrysanthemums. The three slips under the fan read Okazaki, famous product (meibutsu) Awayuki tofu, and Sencho, respectively from the right. The bottom quadrant contains a sake bottle, tofu in a bowl with a sake cup on a tray.
Two pairs of two unit votive slips, both with a red group mark (Hakkakuren) at the top and an advertisement for Sennyoko on the top right-hand side. The upper quadrant of each part contains fan frames with scenery. Both slips include the name Utashige. On the left slip, the group mark reads fifty-three stations (Gojusan-tsugi) and the fan is decorated with red maple flowers and pink cherry blossoms and depicts three ferries in a harbor and a gateway at the entrance to a Shinto shrine. Three slips are under the fan: the pink one reads Miya, the yellow one reads Owari daikon radish (daikon), [Fudeya] forged metal (uchimono) and the green one reads [Yaokuma]. The bottom quadrant on the left contains a depiction of forged metal products including knives and partially braided strings. The right slip reads Tokaido on the group mark. Two palanquins passing through a village with a hill are depicted in the fan frame, decorated with camellias and chrysanthemums. The three slips under the fan read Narumi , famous product (meibutsu) Arimatsu resist dyeing (shibori) , and Tsuru[kusa], respectively from the right. The bottom quadrant contains some rolls of textile.
Two pairs of two unit votive slips, both with a red group mark (Hakkakuren) at the top and an advertisement for Sennyoko on the top right-hand side. The upper quadrant of each part contains fan frames with scenery. Both slips include the name Utashige. On the left slip, the group mark reads fifty-three stations (Gojusan-tsugi) and the fan is decorated with red maple flowers and pink cherry blossoms and depicts a ferry in a harbor and some travelers waiting for ferry boats. Three slips are under the fan: the pink one reads Yokkaichi, the yellow one reads, Oiwake sweet bun (manju) and the green one reads Eiseki. The bottom quadrant on the left contains a depiction of the buns in a stacked box with text that reads Kamasho. The right slip reads Tokaido on the group mark. Some boats on the ocean are depicted in the fan frame one of the sails of which has text that reads Kamasho, decorated with camellias and chrysanthemums. The three slips under the fan read Kuwana, famous product (meibutsu) grilled clam (yakihamaguri), and ○kaya, respectively from the right. The bottom quadrant contains clams, pinecones and pine needles.
Two pairs of two unit votive slips, both with a red group mark (Hakkakuren) at the top and an advertisement for Sennyoko on the top right-hand side. The upper quadrant of each part contains fan frames with scenery. Both slips include the name Utashige. On the left slip, the group mark reads fifty-three stations (Gojusan-tsugi) and the fan is decorated with red maple flowers and pink cherry blossoms and depicts two travelers, one of whom is writing “Saicho” on the handrail of a bridge. Three slips are under the fan: the pink one reads Shono, the yellow one reads famous products (meibutsu) roasted rice (yakimai) and the green one reads Yamahira. The bottom quadrant on the left contains a depiction of a container filled with rice with a ladle and a bowl. The right slip reads Tokaido on the group mark. Two travelers pasting nosatsu on the wall of a temple that has text that reads Yamahira are depicted in the fan frame, decorated with camellias and chrysanthemums. The three slips under the fan read Ishiyakushi , famous product (meibutsu) Tsuetsukizaka sweet bun (manju) , and Okamitsu, respectively from the right. The bottom quadrant contains the buns wrapped with bamboo leaves.
Two pairs of two unit votive slips, both with a red group mark (Hakkakuren) at the top and an advertisement for Sennyoko on the top right-hand side. The upper quadrant of each part contains fan frames with scenery. Both slips include the name Utashige. On the left slip, the group mark reads fifty-three stations (Gojusan-tsugi) and the fan is decorated with red maple flowers and pink cherry blossoms and depicts two travelers sitting under a big tree with the name of “Saicho” on it and a waitress is tending to a pot hanging from a tree branch over a bonfire. Three slips are under the fan: the pink one reads Seki, the yellow one reads mei[shu] (famous sake) Suzukagawa, and the green one reads Kansei. The bottom quadrant on the left contains a depiction of a sake bottle with a sake cup on a tray. The right slip reads Tokaido on the group mark. A castle with a forest and four travelers are depicted in the fan frame, decorated with camellias and chrysanthemums. The three slips under the fan read Kameyama, famous product (meibutsu) gelidium jelly (tokoroten), and ○bun, respectively from the right. The bottom quadrant contains dishes and tools for making the jelly and seaweed, the main ingredient for the jelly.
Two pairs of two unit votive slips, both with a red group mark (Hakkakuren) at the top and an advertisement for Sennyoko on the top right-hand side. The upper quadrant of each part contains fan frames with scenery. Both slips include the name Utashige. On the left slip, the group mark reads fifty-three stations (Gojusan-tsugi) and the fan is decorated with red maple flowers and pink cherry blossoms and depicts two travelers crossing a bridge. Three slips are under the fan: the pink one reads Tsuchiyama, the yellow one reads decorated hair comb (sashigushi), and the green one reads [So]man. The bottom quadrant on the left contains a depiction of five decorated combs. The right slip reads Tokaido on the group mark. Two travelers are at a tea shop and one of them is sitting and eating something and the other one is looking up at a large rock (Fudesuteyama) close to the tea shop are depicted in the fan frame, decorated with camellias and chrysanthemums. The three slips under the fan read Sakanoshita, ○○○○ba famous product (meibutsu) sushi and sushi○, respectively from the right. The bottom quadrant contains the sushi in two boxes.
Two pairs of two unit votive slips, both with a red group mark (Hakkakuren) at the top and an advertisement for Sennyoko on the top right-hand side. The upper quadrant of each part contains fan frames with scenery. Both slips include the name Utashige. On the left slip, the group mark reads fifty-three stations (Gojusan-tsugi) and the fan is decorated with red maple flowers and pink cherry blossoms and depicts travelers walking on a path surrounded by water. Three slips are under the fan: the pink one reads Ishibe, the yellow one reads Megawa nameshi (steamed rice containing greens) fried tofu with miso paste (dengaku), and the green one reads Ya○○. The bottom quadrant on the left contains a depiction of the rice in a black container with a rice scoop and the tofu dish with skewers. The right slip reads Tokaido on the group mark. Palanquin bearers are depicted in the front between buildings and a hill in the fan frame, decorated with camellias and chrysanthemums. The three slips under the fan read Minakuchi, famous product (meibutsu) match-cord (hinawa), and Takisa, respectively from the right. The bottom quadrant contains the match-cord and a pipe.