The artwork titled “85. Kinokuni Hill and Distant View of Akasaka and the Tameike Pond” was created in 1857 by the artist Hiroshige. This piece, executed in the medium of woodblock print, belongs to the Ukiyo-e art movement and represents a confluence of landscape and genre painting. It is part of the series “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.”
In the artwork, there is a serene depiction of a group of individuals walking along a raised pathway. To their left, a placid pond can be seen, bordered by verdant green banks. In the background, a distant view of the town of Edo, now Tokyo, is visible with rooftops extending toward the horizon, culminating in a backdrop of lush greenery and a soft, gradient sky transitioning from a warm hue near the horizon to a calming blue zenith. The figures, dressed in traditional attire, add a lively human element to the tranquil scene, illustrating a blend of natural beauty and human activity.
