The artwork titled “61 (54) The Pine of Success and Oumayagashi on the Asakusa River” was created by the artist Hiroshige in 1857. This woodblock print belongs to the Art Movement of Ukiyo-e and depicts a landscape, marina genre. It is part of the notable series “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.”
The artwork captures the serene and tranquil scene along the Asakusa River during twilight. A prominent pine tree, with its branches extending horizontally, frames the left side of the composition. In the foreground, traditional Japanese boats are moored near a green building, while others are seen gliding across the river. The distant shore is adorned with rows of buildings and the sky is embellished with twinkling stars against a deep blue gradient, giving a sense of stillness and peace. The juxtaposition of natural elements with human activities exemplifies the harmonious balance often depicted in Ukiyo-e landscapes.
