Akasaka 1855

"Akasaka" is a woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige, created in 1855. This piece, part of the "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" series, depicts a tranquil scene of a country road lined with trees and a crescent moon in the sky. The print showcases Hiroshige's mastery of ukiyo-e, capturing the beauty of the Japanese landscape with vivid colors and intricate details. The figures in the foreground add a sense of scale and human connection to the landscape, further enhancing the sense of tranquility. The print's title and the text inscribed in the upper-right corner provide a glimpse into the narrative and local context of the scene.