The artwork titled “Folio From the Upright Gojusan Tsuji Tokaido” was created by the renowned artist Hiroshige between the years 1852 to 1858. This piece, which belongs to the Ukiyo-e art movement, is a woodcut and portrays a landscape genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 36.2 x 23.5 cm. It is currently housed at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City, NY.
The artwork showcases a serene landscape, characteristic of Hiroshige’s mastery in woodcut technique. Dominating the background is a majestic mountain, possibly Mount Fuji, rendered with delicate shading, while the middle ground features a tranquil body of water, animated by boats with elegantly billowing sails. The foreground reveals the shoreline with moored boats and tent-like structures, suggesting a harmonious interaction between human activity and nature. The artwork’s composition, with its meticulous attention to detail and soothing color palette, epitomizes the essence of the Ukiyo-e movement, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the picturesque scenery of historical Japan.
