Paget, Rhiannon
Hiroshige & Eisen. The Sixty-Nine Stations along the Kisokaido. 40th Ed. (40th Edition)
- ISBN 13:
- 9783836594875
- author:
- Paget, Rhiannon
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Taschen GmbH
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 22.2 x 16.2 x 3.2 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Sixty-Nine Stations Along the Kisokaidō is a masterpiece of 19th-century Japanese art, showcasing the distinct styles of two renowned woodblock print practitioners, Keisai Eisen and Utagawa Hiroshige. Commissioned to chart the journey along the arduous Kisokaido route in 1835, Eisen was later replaced by Hiroshige, who completed the series of 70 prints in 1838. The book presents a charming tapestry of 19th-century Japan, featuring bold compositions and an experimental use of color. The collection includes grandiose landscapes, such as the peaceful banks of the Ota River, and snapshots of activity along the route, from everyday life to dramatic scenes like the forbidding Wada Pass. This TASCHEN volume is sourced from one of the finest surviving first editions and revives the series in a compact anniversary edition. With 512 pages and a hardcover binding, it offers a comprehensive and visually stunning exploration of this significant period in Japanese history.
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