Hiroshige - Famous Places in the Sixty-Odd Provinces

Utagawa Hiroshige

Number 14, Izu Province. Great scene of the hot springs of the Shuzen Temple. First discovered by a monk in the 9th century, the hot springs of Shuzen Temple continue to be a popular destination in Izu Province. Today, the former Izu Province is part of modern Shizuoka Prefecture.

Famous Views of the Sixty-odd Provinces" features sixty-nine prints, one for each of the sixty-six provinces of Japan, plus Edo and the two major islands. The series includes some of Hiroshige's most famous designs, such as his dramatic view of the whirlpools at Naruto. 

Date: 1853-1856

Publisher: Koshimuraya Heisuke (Koshihei)

Size: 14 3/8” × 9 5/8”

Condition: Very good condition, not backed, margins as shown.

Genre: Ukiyo-e

https://collections.mfa.org/objects/207027