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Japanese Ukiyo-e Print – Utagawa Hiroshige – No. 22 Okabe – Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō – Shōwa Edition

Japanese Ukiyo-e Print – Utagawa Hiroshige – No. 22 Okabe – Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō – Shōwa Edition

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    Ukiyo-e print, woodcut. [Shōwa era re-edition using traditional Ukiyo-e woodblock printing artisan techniques]

    Type of print: Fūkei-ga (風景画 – landscape)

    Series: The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō (東海道五十三次 / Tōkaidō gojūsan tsugi), Great Tōkaidō Version.

    🎨 Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重 (signed Hiroshige ga 広重画)

    📅 Publication date: Shōwa era (1950–1990). (Original edition: c. 1833–1834, Tenpō 天保 period)

    📍 Title: n°22 岡部 宇津之山 (Okabe – Utsu no yama)

    📜 Publisher: Unidentified publisher – Shōwa era re-edition
    (Original publisher: Tsuruya Kiemon 鶴屋喜右衛門 / Senkakudō 仙鶴堂 house)

    📏 Size: Ōban Yoko-e: with margins: 37 × 25.5 cm; without margins: 35 × 22 cm

    Origin: Japan, found in Kyoto Prefecture.

    Subject:

    The print depicts the station of Okabe, nestled in a narrow and steep pass called Utsu no yama, famous for its wooded cliffs and mysterious atmosphere. In the heart of this deep valley, Hiroshige composes a lively scene: travelers carrying wood, others descending the winding path, framed by a turquoise river and majestic trees.

    A tree with vibrant red foliage immediately catches the eye, contrasting with the cold blues of the mountains. Traditional houses, the silhouettes of porters, and the surrounding nature express the rustic beauty of Edo Japan.

    📌 Condition:

    Very good overall condition. Fresh and contrasting colors. Visible texture and print marks, quite faithful to the original. No snags, holes, or micro-creases on the upper part (see photos). Slight framing marks.

    🦝 Our opinion:

    A beautiful print from the Tōkaidō, Hiroshige's flagship series, here in one of the most intimate and mysterious passages of the road: Utsu no yama, between dense nature and discreet human activity. We love the cold hues of the mountain!

    Its very visible print marks give it a very nice rustic feel.

    And if you are looking for other works by Hiroshige or other Ukiyo-e masters, come and see our selection of authentic Japanese prints.

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    Yes! It is offered and tracked at a Mondial Relay pick-up point (or delivered to your home for orders over €150). Each print is carefully protected, packaged and shipped from France.

    🎌 Are the prints authentic?

    Absolutely. All our prints are genuine handcrafted woodblock prints sourced in Japan from local vendors or markets and inspected by us. They are authentic and steeped in history.

    🧧 Are the prints originals or reproductions?

    Our prints are all genuine handcrafted Japanese prints. We offer both original ukiyo-e, often published during the Edo or Meiji periods, and more recent re-editions/reproductions, typically from the Shōwa period. Everything is transparent and specified in each product description.

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