53 stations tokaido road book

Clair robson the tokaido road is a break for lucia st clair robson from her adventures in the american revolution, and the american tragedy of the trail of tears. These were collected in the 1985 book tokaido journey, along with bills recollections in both english and japanese of travelling the road and the people he encountered. The journey made a profound impression on hiroshige, and on returning home, he immediately began to work on these 55 prints. There are various theories about the origin of the name shinagawa, such as that it derived from the old name of meguro river, or that its earlier spelling identified it as lower shi nagawa, in relation to upper ka nagawa. Its an area i have explored a lot over the past 16 years and makes a. List of the 53 stations of the tokaido simple english. Along this road, there were 53 different post stations, which provided stables, food, and lodging for travelers. This work covers the complete tokaido road, from kyoto to edo, fiftythree stations in all. In the famous prints of the fiftythree stages reproduced in this book, this master artist of the ukiyoe print captured the beauty, romance, adventure, mystery, and joy all the myriad and glowing facets of the people and places, in all seasons and times of day, of the tokaido highway. Akasaka, interior of inn, in the fiftythree stations of the tokaido road tokaido gojusan tsugino uchi, ca. This is hiroshiges supreme masterpiece which is very famous ukiyoe in the world. Fiftythree stations of the tokaido work by hiroshige. During the tokugawa period, the tokaido is recorded as having a smooth, wellkept roadbed that averaged 18 feet 5. A fascinating primary resource travelogue, profusely illustrated by several wellknown artists of the time.

Utagawa hiroshiges renowned fiftythree stations of the t. Hiroshige first came to public attention in his mid30s, with the publication of his famous views of the eastern capital toto meisho 1831, a series of landscape prints which were critically acclaimed for their composition and colour. Hiroshige 53 stages of the tokaido woodblock print set s a unique set of woodblock prints of hiroshiges 53 stages of the tokaido. Besides the basics of how text is read, japanese associate the. His inspiration was the hoeido edition of woodblock prints entitled the fiftythree stations of the tokaido by utagawa hiroshige. Kanaya station tokaido gojusan no uchi hoeido edition, 1832. As in hand scrolls, and japanese books in general, the text of a book is read in the opposite direction from a western book. This coastal road and its fiftythree stations has been the subject of both art and. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The masterpiece arts of utagawa hiroshige, fiftythree stages on the tokaido utagawa ando hiroshige led the field of landscape printing in ukiyoe.

The tokaido the name of this highway today epitomizes a golden age of japans. The tokaido road is a dynamic story showing the ideology of feudal japan. The tokaido is roughly 319 miles long running along the eastern shore of japan then inland between yokkaichi and ishiyakushi, it is the more heavily traveled route between the two cities and is now the path of several high speed rail lines and expressways. This series is named tokaido gojusantsugi the 53 stations of the tokaido, consisting of 53 pieces of ukiyoe. February 6, 2016 august 21, 2016 muscarelle museum of art hiroshiges 53 stations of the tokaido explores the most traveled road in old japan with fresh eyes.

She revels in the language and reveals the japanese as a poetic, witty people. The fiftythree stations of the tokaido road this list of the various tokaido print series by hiroshige is taken from hiroshige the 53 stations of the tokaido by muneshige narazaki hiroshiges tokaido prints. His woodblock prints can be found in museums and collections all over the world. Fujikei tokaido 1849 53 kichizo tokaido 185051 jinbutsu tokaido 1852 two brushes tokaido 185455 vertical tokaido 1855 intermediate tokaido stations 1919 harimaze tokaido kunisada. In this series, he documents the journey along the tokaido. Utagawa hiroshige 17971858 53 stations of the tokaido road. The road was originally developed for the ruling shogun, based in edo, to bring offerings to the emperor. I have had at least a dozen copies of this book, and have worn out three or four. By hiroshiges time, the road was a popular scenic route. The old tokaido road is the ancient route between tokyo and kyoto, which comprised of 53 stations stages. Hiroshige fukuroi landscape woodblock print tokaido road c. Nevertheless, kyoto remained the capital, even though the shogun was in edo.

A rambling and winding route, the tokaido snaked up and down mountain passes, forded rivers. This route is called in japanese the tokaido gojusan tsugi. By hiroshiges time, the road was a popular scenic route, marked by many temples, shrines, shops, and inns, which he made famous through his prints. The fifty three stations of the tokaido by hiroshige utagawa. Hiroshige tokaido in antique japanese prints for sale ebay. The fiftythree stations of the tokaido in the hoeido edition 18331834, is a series of ukiyoe woodcut prints created by utagawa hiroshige after his first travel along the tokaido in 1832. His most internationally renowned work was the hoeido edition of the 53 stations, which he constructed in woodblock from sketches made on his travels down this road. Especially, fiftythree stages on the tokaido is one of the most highly regarded woodblock printings series in japanese art. It is the greatest selling series of ukiyoe prints of all time and established the genre of landscape art within the medium. The fiftythree stations of the tokaido introduction the tokaido literally, the eastern sea road was the main road of feudal japan. From the series 53 parallels for the tokaido road kunisada designed only a few prints, most were done by kuniyoshi and hiroshige thumbnails. He was part of an official delegation from the court of the tokugawa shogunate to the court of the emperor of japan in addition to the 53 stations, hiroshiges series of images includes one print showing the departure from edo. The journey was an eye opening and life changing experience for him.

The tokaido road list of the various tokaido print series catalogued by. Hiroshige, the 53 stations of the tokaido masterworks of. This series is named tokaido gojusantsugithe 53 stations of the tokaido, consisting of 53 pieces of ukiyoe. The british painter nigel caple travelled along the tokaido road between 1998 and 2000, making drawings of the 53 stations along the tokaido. This book from the mid19th century, tokaido gojusaneki hachiyama edyu. The 53 stations of the tokaido in pairs or 53 parallels for the tokaido road tokaido gojusan tsui. The vertical tokaido tokaido gojusan tsugi meisho dzuye series and especially the 100 views of edo meisho yedo hiakkei published some of it posthumously in 1858, the year of his death. The exhibition 53 stations of the upright tokaido 1855 journeys down the most traveled road in old japan. He is also know as hiroshige utagawa and hiroshige ando. If you like japan and the paintings you have to read the book. The tokaido, or eastern sea road, was once the arterial highway of japan connected the shoguns seat of power in edo current day tokyo with. All 53 stages on the tokaido art prints by utagawa. Ronin gallery invites you to explore a familiar path from a new perspective.

The tokaido fifty three stations by hiroshige, kyoto, small 12mo 7 x 4 34 in 17. It ran for roughly five hundred kilometers between the old imperial capital, kyoto, where the emperor still lived, and the effective capital, edo now known as tokyo, where the shogun lived. In the famous prints of the fiftythree stages reproduced in this book, this. In addition there are 17 prints from other hiroshige tokaido series he produced some 20 different tokaido series in all. My daytoday account of this 3week hike from tokyo to kyoto, an urban hike along the 53 stations of tokaido, interspersed with several nature trails and old edo architecture. Hiroshiges 53 stations of the tokaido the immense popularity of the hoeido tokaido in 18331834 led hiroshige to publish over. The book went through six printings from 1969 to 1979, and i can see why. Hiroshige the 53 stations of the tokaido, masterworks of ukiyoe, muneshige narazaki, kodansha international, 1st ed3rd printing, 1974 soft cover, fully illustrated 92 pages a wonderfully illustrated catalogue featuring amazing ukiyoe prints in very good overall condition wslight crease to lower left corner and slight indentation to verso. In july 1832, utagawa hiroshige 17971858 travelled the tokaido road accompanying officials who were transporting gifts from the shogun in edo to the imperial family in kyoto.

The tokaido, or eastern sea road, was once the arterial highway of japan connected the shoguns seat of power in edo. Akasaka, from the series the fiftythree stations of the tokaido road met dp122809. As an urban man of edo he had experienced life mainly in the capital. They are generally referred to as ichiyusai gakki after the signature he gave them, ichiyusai. Hiroshiges fiftythree stations of the tokaido in 1832, hiroshige first traveled from his home in edo tokyo to kyoto along the tokaido road. In the early 17th century, a shogun or military ruler was the real head of the japanese government. At the time of hiroshige the road connected the two most powerful cities in the. The 53 stations of the tokaido the 53 stations of the tookaidoo. The exhibition 53 stations of the upright tokaido 1855 journeys down the most traveled road in.

The fiftythree stations of the tokaido road versions of each tokaido station. The tokaido is one of two roads between kyoto and tokyo. This coastal road and its fiftythree stations has been the subject of both art and literature. Stage 2 runs from shinagawa to suzugamori, where i live with my family. The ingalls library copy of the 53 stations on tokaido is one of many books on. Over his career he crafted a number of monumental series, but perhaps hiroshige is most famous for the fiftythree stations of the tokaido produced in 18331834. The government set up 53 stations along the tokaido as stopping points for travelers. Hiroshige created the series of ukiyoe woodcut prints. The washington post book world on the tokaido road breathtaking. Hiroshige was one of japans most famous artists who lived during the edo era. Utagawa hiroshige 17971858 numazu in snow from the series 53 stations of the tokaido road vertical 1854 oban tatee. Upon his return, he produced his most famous work, the 53 stations on tokaido. Book 19601102, the tokaido fifty three stations by. Utagawa hiroshige japanese, tokyo edo 17971858 tokyo edo date.

It reminds us that the japenese regard eroticism as an art, a skill as cultivated as flower arranging and pouring tea. In 1832, hiroshige traveled the length of the tokaido from edo to kyoto. The presence in town of the headquarters of the governor of the mikawa region, who managed the tokugawa familys feudal estate, made akasaka a particularly famous stop. Hiroshige, 53 stations of the tokaido road hoeido edition. Ukiyoe of hiroshige, the 53 stations of the tokaido. In the past, shinagawa was a bustling amusement district with pleasure quarters at its center. Hiroshiges fiftythree stages on the tokaido highway by hiroshige and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

The tokaido road, linking the shoguns capital, edo, to the imperial one. Make offer vintage hiroshiges tokaido goju santsugi the fifty three stages of tokaido book. These series, some of the 100 views were completed by hiroshige the ii are not as highly regarded as say the original 1832, 53 stations of the tokaido road. All 55 color prints here 53 plus the start and end points were photographed from the original hoeido edition published in the early 1830s. The fiftythree stations of the tokaido dallas museum of art. Hiroshige and the tokaido edit in 1832, hiroshige traveled the length of the tokaido from edo to kyoto, as part of an official delegation transporting horses that were to be presented to the imperial court. This very nice print is from the first of the many editions of prints that hiroshige made of the great tokaido road the artery that connected edo to kyoto. Buy hiroshige, the 53 stations of the tokaido masterworks of ukiyoe by sager, gordon isbn. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.