The artwork titled “50 (64) Kumano Jūnisha Shrine at Tsunohazu, Known as Jūnisō” was created by the artist Hiroshige in 1857. This piece belongs to the Ukiyo-e art movement and falls within the landscape genre. It is part of the series “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo”.
The artwork showcases a tranquil scene featuring the Kumano Jūnisha Shrine at Tsunohazu, known as Jūnisō. Dominated by a serene blue lake in the foreground, the composition seamlessly transitions to a gentle green expanse adorned with sparse trees and punctuated by the presence of a few figures. To the left, structures nestle among trees, and to the right, more activities and structures are hinted at by the shoreline. The atmospheric perspective is enhanced by the delineated silhouettes of distant mountains under a gradient sky that transitions from a rich red at the horizon to a lighter hue, characteristic of Hiroshige’s masterful depiction of natural settings. The overall scene is harmoniously balanced, embodying the aesthetic elegance typical of the Ukiyo-e style.
