The artwork, titled “57 (67) Mitsumata Wakarenofuchi,” was created by the renowned artist Hiroshige in the year 1857. This piece is part of the Ukiyo-e art movement and falls under the landscape genre. It is included in the esteemed series “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.”
The artwork depicts a serene riverscape with three boats occupying the river’s foreground. The boats, with their distinctively curved shapes and sails, appear to be engaged in daily activities, perhaps fishing or transporting goods. In the middle ground, lush, tall reeds rise from the water, adding texture and depth. Beyond these reeds stretches a village or settlement with buildings bordered by verdant greenery. The horizon showcases a majestic vista of layered mountains with a striking view of Mount Fuji, portraying the mountain’s timeless grandeur. The sky transitions from a gradient of deep blue at the top to soft, warm hues near the horizon, likely indicating either dawn or dusk. The composition harmoniously balances the natural elements with human presence, embodying the tranquil beauty and meticulous attention to detail characteristic of Hiroshige’s work within the Ukiyo-e tradition.
