53 Station of the Tokaido 'Hoeido' #17 by Ando Hiroshige

Artist: Ando Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)

Woodblock Prints Title: 53 stations of the Tokaido 'Hoeido' #17: Yui

1st Publication: 1833

Size: 14 x 8-7/8 + Margins as shown

Date of this edition: 1833, 1st Edition

Publisher: Hoeido - Senkakudo

Carver: Unknown

Condition: Some light soiling, a clear area on the left of the print, a couple of cracked area on the bottom of the print. It is not torn yet, it has not been repaired, but this make the print fragile and delicate. Remnant of prior mounting on the upper corners. Fair to good overall condition.

Notes: This print is the first state of this edition. The impression is great, the paper very thin and fragile. This print is among the most popular print from Hiroshige. There are dozens of replica's and re-carved edition of this print. It is almost an icon of Hiroshige's work.

Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.