The artwork, titled “Mount Fuji from the Sumida River embankment,” was created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi around the year 1842. It is a representation of the Ukiyo-e art movement and belongs to the landscape genre. This particular piece is held in a private collection.
In “Mount Fuji from the Sumida River embankment,” a serene scene is rendered with great attention to detail and color. The artwork depicts a scenic view of Mount Fuji in the background, bathed in a subtle, ethereal light that highlights its majestic presence. The Sumida River flows gently in the middle ground, its tranquil waters adding a sense of calm to the composition. A pathway along the embankment shows several figures engaged in everyday activities, enhancing the narrative of daily life in the Edo period. The intricate use of color and composition exemplifies the Ukiyo-e style, with its emphasis on capturing the beauty of Japanese landscapes and scenes from ordinary life.
