{"product_id":"no-22-okabe-from-the-series-fifty-three-stations-of-the-tokaido-road-katsushika-hokusai","title":"No. 22: Okabe, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road - Katsushika Hokusai","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai, depicting a traveller on horseback at the Okabe station along the historic Tokaido road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai depicts a scene from the Tokaido road, the primary route connecting Edo and Kyoto during the Edo period. As part of his series documenting the fifty-three stations along this path, the work captures a moment of travel and daily life. The composition features a traveller mounted on a horse, accompanied by an attendant, navigating the terrain near Okabe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokusai employs a distinct visual language, utilising clear outlines and a controlled palette to define the figures and the surrounding environment. The horse, central to the image, is rendered with attention to its posture, while the human figures exhibit the expressive, somewhat caricatured features often found in Hokusai's earlier work. The background includes simplified natural elements, such as water and vegetation, which provide context without overwhelming the primary subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print reflects the popularity of travel-themed imagery in Japanese art of the period, catering to a public fascinated by the geography and customs of their country. The use of colour blocks, characteristic of the Ukiyo-e tradition, creates a sense of order and clarity. The red horizontal bands at the top and bottom of the frame serve as decorative borders, framing the narrative within a structured space. This piece offers a glimpse into the historical travel culture of Japan, presented through the technical precision of the woodblock medium. It remains a representative example of how artists of the era documented the physical and social geography of the Tokaido route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shimosuwa-from-sixty-nine-stations-of-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eShimosuwa, from Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/view-of-benten-shrine-on-nakanoshima-island-in-shinobazu-pond-ueno-park-utagawa-hiroshige-iii\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eView of Benten Shrine on Nakanoshima Island in Shinobazu Pond, Ueno Park - Utagawa Hiroshige III — Utagawa Hiroshige III\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Katsushika Hokusai","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58970193068367,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58970202079567,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58970202112335,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58970202145103,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58970202177871,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58970202210639,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58970202243407,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58970202276175,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58970202308943,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58970202341711,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58970202374479,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58970202407247,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/No_Poster_CompositorV1_1790805682359.jpg?v=1790807061","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/no-22-okabe-from-the-series-fifty-three-stations-of-the-tokaido-road-katsushika-hokusai","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}