The artwork titled “94. The Maple Trees at Mama, the Tekona Shrine and Tsugihashi Bridge,” created by Hiroshige in 1857, is a woodblock print that belongs to the Ukiyo-e art movement. Representing the landscape genre, it is a part of the series “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.”
The artwork depicts a serene and picturesque scene framed by maple tree branches with vibrantly colored autumn leaves. The composition features a tranquil river flowing through a rural landscape, with clusters of thatched-roof houses scattered across the terrain. In the background, a range of low mountains is visible, their outlines accentuated by the soft hues of the setting (or rising) sun, which gradually shifts from shades of pink and orange to deep blues in the sky. The meticulous detailing of the trees and houses, coupled with the harmonious color scheme, exemplifies the beauty and tranquility of nature often celebrated in Ukiyo-e landscapes. A few figures can be seen walking along a path, adding a human element to the otherwise natural setting, creating a sense of peaceful coexistence between humanity and nature.
