Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) (Japan, 1786-1865) Four prints, chuban tate-e, from the series Tōkaidō gojūsan-tsugi no uchi (東海道五十三次之内), The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido, Stations 14: Yoshiwara no zu (吉原圖), Yoshiwara; 15: Kanbara no zu (蒲原圖), Kanbara; 49: Tsuchiyama no zu (土山之圖), Tsuchiyama; 37: Fujikawa no zu (藤川ノ圖), Fujikawa. Signed Kōchōrō Kunisada ga and Ōju Kunisada ga. Publisher Sanoya Kihei (Kikakudō). About 1833-1838 (Restorations) Dim. 25 x 18.9 cm This series was published shortly after the success of the Tōkaidō series by Hiroshige known as the Hoeidō Tōkaidō (after the publisher). Kunisada's version showcases his talent for drawing bijin (beautiful women) by depicting them in the foreground. The background uses drawings from Hiroshige's series. It is possible that Hiroshige collaborated on this series, although his signature does not appear. The series was co-published by Sanoya Kihei and Moriya Jihei, both probably wishing to capitalise on the success of the Tōkaidō stations theme brought by Hiroshige's series.