{"product_id":"ishibe-from-the-series-fifty-three-stations-of-the-tokaido-utagawa-hiroshige","title":"Ishibe, from the series Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido - Utagawa Hiroshige","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige depicting the Ishibe station from his celebrated Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige depicts the station of Ishibe, the fifty-second stop on the Tokaido road. The series, published in the 1830s, documents the journey between Edo and Kyoto. Hiroshige captures a moment of daily life at a roadside tea house, where travellers pause during their trek. The composition balances the architectural form of the building with the surrounding natural environment. A large, gnarled tree anchors the left side of the frame, while the distant mountains provide a sense of scale and distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigures are shown in various states of motion, some resting under the eaves of the structure and others continuing along the path. The artist employs a restrained palette, using soft washes of colour to define the sky and the ground. The print demonstrates the technical precision of the woodblock medium, with clear outlines and controlled application of ink. Hiroshige focuses on the atmosphere of the location, conveying the quiet rhythm of travel in the Edo period. The inclusion of calligraphic text in the upper right corner identifies the location and the series, a standard feature of the genre. This work remains a primary example of the artist's ability to observe and record the specific character of different regions along the Tokaido route. The print is presented here with the clarity and detail expected of museum-grade reproduction, maintaining the integrity of the original woodblock impressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/flowers-of-a-hundred-worlds-momoyogusa-nakaguni-kamisaka-sekka\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFlowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Nakaguni - Kamisaka Sekka — Kamisaka Sekka\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/one-hundred-poems-by-one-hundred-poets-in-eastern-brocade-katsukawa-shunsho\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eOne Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets in Eastern Brocade - Katsukawa Shunshō — Katsukawa Shunshō\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Hiroshige","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58983753515343,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58983781237071,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58983781269839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58983781302607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58983781335375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58983781368143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58983781400911,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58983781433679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58983781466447,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58983781499215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58983781531983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58983781564751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ishibe-from-the-series-Fifty-Three-Stations-of-the-Tokaido_Poster_CompositorV1_1790926269435.jpg?v=1790926440","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/ishibe-from-the-series-fifty-three-stations-of-the-tokaido-utagawa-hiroshige","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}