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Japanese print – Hiroshige 53 Stations of the Tokaido - Kyoka version - No. 53 Shirasuka - Showa era (Reproduction)

Japanese print – Hiroshige 53 Stations of the Tokaido - Kyoka version - No. 53 Shirasuka - Showa era (Reproduction)

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    Ukiyo-e print, woodblock print. [Shōwa-era reproduction using traditional Ukiyo-e woodblock printing techniques]

    Type of print: Landscape print with scene (Fûkei-ga)

    🎨 Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige, signed Hiroshige ga

    Publication date: Shōwa period, 1960s. Handcrafted reproduction of the Tōkaidō Kyōka series, originally published in the 1840s by Sanoki.

    📜 Publisher: Kyōeidō (共栄堂版)

    📏 Format: close to Ôban 34.5x24.5 with margins and 28.5x21 without margins.

    Origin: Japan, found in Hyōgo Prefecture.

    Title: The 53 Stations of the Tōkaidō (Tōkaidō Gojūsan-tsugi no uchi)
    No. 33 – Shirasuka (白須賀) - view of Shiomizaka

    Subject:

    The print depicts Shirasuka Station, offering a panoramic view of the sea. Travelers make their way along the pine-lined coastal road, while a teahouse welcomes customers seeking rest. The peaceful atmosphere is enhanced by the presence of the sea in the background, illustrating the serene beauty of this stage of the Tōkaidō.

    Kyōka version: This version of the Tōkaidō is enriched with humorous poems called kyōka (狂歌), composed by authors from literary circles in Edo.

    The poem visible at the top of the print is signed Shigenoto Hinamasa (繁廼門雛昌) and reads:

    人真似に / 我も喰はなん / 白須賀の / さるが馬場の / このかしは餅

    Imitating others, I too want to taste
    the kashiwa mochi of Shirasuka,
    over there, on the road of Sarugababa.

    This poem lightly expresses the traveler's desire to taste the kashiwa mochi, traditional pastries wrapped in oak leaves, after seeing others enjoy them. It reflects the convivial atmosphere of the stops along the Tōkaidō, where local specialties attracted travelers.

    Condition: Print in excellent condition, presented with a protective sleeve.

    🦝 Our opinion:

    This print delicately captures the tranquility of Shirasuka Station, combining a seascape with a scene of daily life. The kyōka poem adds a touch of humor and humanity, bearing witness to the simple pleasures of travel. A Shōwa reproduction, simple in its printing but with bold black outlines that give it a modern manga feel!

    Ukiyo-e, or “pictures of the floating world,” reflects Japanese culture and aesthetics. We invite you to explore our full collection of Japanese prints.

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    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.

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