The artwork, titled “0. Table of Contents,” is a woodblock print created by the artist Hiroshige in the year 1857. Belonging to the Ukiyo-e art movement, this illustration forms part of the distinguished series “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.”
This piece showcases a harmonious blend of textual and visual composition, featuring various blocks of Japanese text intertwined with delicate floral motifs. The texts are arranged in various shapes and colors, set against a background adorned with plum blossoms in full bloom. The artwork effectively captures the essence of Edo period illustrations with its meticulous detail and vibrant colors, characteristic of Hiroshige’s masterful woodblock printing technique.
