“21. Mount Atago in Shiba” is a landscape artwork created by the artist Hiroshige in 1857, which belongs to the Ukiyo-e art movement. The artwork is part of the renowned series “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo”.
The artwork depicts an elderly figure, seemingly a religious or mythical character, standing under a red architectural structure. The character is dressed in traditional attire and holds a large wooden ladle. In the distance, the viewer can observe a serene landscape with a setting or rising sun casting a red and blue gradient across the sky, symbolizing either dawn or dusk. The background is further adorned with other architectural elements and nature, highlighting the beauty of Mount Atago in Shiba. The meticulous details and harmonious composition are characteristic of Hiroshige’s ability to capture the essence of Edo-period landscapes.
