Akasaka: Travellers Resting and Dining
Artist/Culture
Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重
(Japanese, 1797–1858)
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 number1901.1076
Label TextAkasaka: Scene of Inn with Prostitutes (Ryosha sh fu no zu)
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 1901.1076
Akasaka was well-known for prostitutes. Hiroshige shows them making up their faces, while a maid serves dinner to guests.On View
Not on view
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 1836–1838
Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重
1857, intercalary 5th month
Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重
1858, 7th month
Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重
12 month snake year, 1857