The artwork, titled “91. In the Akiba Shrine at Ukeji,” was created by the artist Hiroshige in 1857. This piece, a woodblock print, is part of the Ukiyo-e art movement and falls under the genre of landscape. It belongs to the series “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.”
The scene depicted in the artwork features a serene landscape dominated by a flowing river, which bisects the composition and reflects the colors of the surrounding flora. On the left, a few figures are seen near a modest riverside shelter, engaged in conversation. The foliage on both sides of the river showcases a mix of vibrant reds and greens, indicative of seasonal change. Trees, both in the background and foreground, frame the scene, creating depth and guiding the viewer’s eye through the tranquil setting. The careful use of color gradation in the water and sky adds a sense of calm and continuity to the composition, which is characteristic of Hiroshige’s mastery in evoking the beauty of nature through woodblock prints.
