Japanese Print "Crossing O-i River on Foot" by Utagawa Hiroshige

Artist:Utagawa Hiroshige

Title:Crossing O-i River on Foot

Date:1853.

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"O'i-gawa Hoko Watashi" ("Crossing O'i River on Foot"). The O-i river was one of the large, dangerous river which often flooded. The river porters carry travellers on the shoulders or a wooden platform charging various amount of fees. The area is near Shimada on the Tokaido 53 stations. Two sheets from a triptych.

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