Hiroshige's Fifty-Three Stations on the Tokaido Road: From the Collection of the New York Public Library, (Paperback)

<b><i>Hiroshige's timeless masterpiece continues to captivate and inspire us to this day!</i></b> <p>Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) is one of the greatest masters of <i>Ukiyo-e, </i> the Japanese art of woodblock printing. This new collector's edition of his most famous print series, <i>The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834), </i> brings readers on an unforgettable journey from 19th century Edo (now Tokyo) to Kyoto across mountain passes and rushing rivers to picturesque inns and villages--in rainstorms, snowfall and shifting light. An enduring masterpiece that fascinated Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Frank Lloyd Wright and many others, it continues to captivate audiences today. </p><p>This book features high-quality, full-color reproductions of all 55 prints in the series, with Japanese-style <i>watoji</i> external threadsewn binding in an elegant slipcase. Each print is accompanied by an expert commentary from art historian Stefano Turina which explains the historical context of the scene, uncovering hidden stories and quiet details tucked away within Hiroshige's iconic landscapes, as well as his artistic mastery and use of color.</p>

• Hiroshige's Fifty-Three Stations on the Tokaido Road: From the Collection of the New York Public Library, (Paperback)
• Author: Utagawa Hiroshige
• ISBN: 9784805320655
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2027-04-06
• Page Count: 128