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

Terms

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.

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