“17. View to the North from Asukayama” is an artwork created by Hiroshige in 1857. This woodblock print, which belongs to the Ukiyo-e art movement, is a landscape depiction and forms part of the series “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.”
The artwork portrays a serene and expansive landscape view from Asukayama Park. In the foreground, people are depicted enjoying leisure activities, possibly viewing cherry blossoms or having picnics under the trees, which are rendered with delicate attention to detail. The midground features an array of trees, their foliage creating a harmonious contrast with the green and red hues of the grass and picnic blankets. The distant background reveals a panoramic view that includes a vast body of water and mountain silhouettes, lending depth to the composition. The meticulous lines and vibrant colors encapsulate a moment of tranquility, capturing both the natural beauty and the social culture of Edo during that period.
