【Product details】 This print is part of a Showa 52 (1977) deluxe reprint edition of the famous "The Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kiso Highway" (Kisokaidō Rokujūkyū-tsugi) series, originally created in the late Edo period by two celebrated ukiyo-e masters, Keisai Eisen (1791–1848) and Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858). The series depicts the post towns along the Kiso Highway (Nakasendō), which connected Edo (Tokyo) with Kyoto, capturing landscapes, seasonal scenes, and the lives of travellers along this historic route. Originally, the set includes 47 designs by Utagawa Hiroshige and 24 by Keisai Eisen, showcasing their distinctive artistic styles. Eisen’s refined compositions, often known for their elegance, contrast beautifully with Hiroshige’s lyrical depictions of natural scenery. Ochiai-juku (落合宿, Ochiai-juku) was the forty-fourth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō connecting Edo with Kyoto in Edo period Japan. Ochiai-juku is separated from Magome-juku to the east by the Jikkoku Pass, which marked the informal border of the "Kiso Kaido" portion of the Nakasendō highway In the early Edo period, it became a stopping place for traveling merchants at this time. The print depicts a daimyō procession departing Ochiai-juku across a rustic bridge. The daimyō is riding in a closed kago (palanquin), with a long straggling line of retainers in front and in back, some of whom are carrying his luggage. In the background is the post station, behind which are the high peaks of the Ena Mountains, indicating that the procession is heading towards home in the west. For this print, the process uses a woodblock which has been meticulously re-carved, then used to hand-print by master artisans at the Japan Woodblock Print Research Institute (Nihon Hanga Kenkyūjo), preserving the original dimensions and vivid colours. The print is made on a traditionnal Washi paper (kōzo) and is presented individually in a paper frame. This woodblock print is in very good condition overall. Really minor stains are present due to print process and age. Please refer to the photos for condition details. Dimensions of the Print: approx. H 24.9 cm W 37.4 cm Dimensions of the Paper Frame: approx. H 32.9 cm W 47.8 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Best regards 【Important informations】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. We strongly recommend checking with your country's customs office to determine these additional costs before bidding or buying. Prompt payment of these fees ensures timely delivery. ・Shipping Details: we mainly shipp using Chronopost (airmail), but it can be a different delivery service depending on your country. Upon request, we can arrange specific shipping via DHL or FedEx for an additional fee. ・Packaging: we can shipp using a cardboard tube, with the print rolled up inside with proper protections, but it may result in the print being curved. Or we can use a flat reinforced cardboard with proper inside protections for the print, but this solution is more likely to be damaged during shipping (blow, fold, etc.). In both way, the print will be protected against moisture with a plastic pouch. Please select a packaging type, if you don't we will choose according to available packaging. ・Damage and issues: in case you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately before leaving a negative review, as we can discuss to find a solution. You can also contact the Catawiki support for any help.