Fujieda: Changing Horses and Porters
Printerprinted by
Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重
(Japanese, 1797–1858)
Publisherpublished by
Sanoya Kihei 佐野屋 喜兵衛 (Kikakudō 喜鶴堂)
(Japanese)
Date1834
Mediumwoodblock print; ink and color on paper
Dimensions22.5 x 35.2 cm (8 7/8 x 13 7/8 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection
Object number1901.1061
Label TextFujieda: Changing Horses And Porters (Jimba tsugitate)
from 53 Stations on the T kaid
And Hiroshige 1797-1858
Multicolor woodblock print, ban
Artist signature: Hiroshige ga
Censor's seal: kiwame
Publisher: Takemago, Tsuruki
John Chandler Bancroft Collection 1901.1061
This scene is full of details that give a vivid view of travel along the road. An official is making notes and a porter wipes sweat from his brow, while others transfer baggage and haggle over fees.On View
Not on viewCollections
Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重
1857, 9th month
Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重
Hare year, 1855, 7th month (August 13)
Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重
about 1840
Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重
1853, 9th month in the year of the Ox
