The artwork, titled “96. Horie and Nekozane,” was created by the artist Hiroshige in 1857. It is a woodblock print belonging to the Ukiyo-e art movement. This piece is categorized within the landscape and marina genres and is a part of Hiroshige’s renowned series, “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.”
In this artwork, the serene village scene is depicted with meticulous detail and vibrant color. At its core, a tranquil river meanders through lush green banks, contributing to the serene atmosphere of the setting. The river is bordered by quaint thatched-roof houses, which convey a sense of community nestled in nature. Trees and foliage surround the village, and Mount Fuji’s majestic presence looms in the background, adding depth and grandeur to the composition. A lone boatman navigates the river, while a pair of figures are visible on the riverbank, enhancing the scene’s dynamic nature. The sky shifts from a deep blue near the top to a warm, reddish hue near the horizon, evoking the tranquility of dusk or dawn. The overall composition captures the harmony between human settlement and the natural world, a central theme in Hiroshige’s works.
