Cloth Fulling Jewel River in Settsu, from the series Six Jewel Rivers of the Various Provinces 1857

"Cloth Fulling Jewel River in Settsu" is a woodblock print from the series "Six Jewel Rivers of the Various Provinces" by Utagawa Hiroshige, created in 1857. The print showcases a serene nighttime scene with a winding river flowing through a mountainous landscape. The composition is dominated by a full moon illuminating the river, while two figures are seen in the foreground, engaged in a cloth-fulling activity. The use of muted tones and delicate details creates a tranquil atmosphere, capturing the beauty of a traditional Japanese landscape under a moonlit sky. This work is characteristic of Hiroshige's landscape prints, known for their poetic and atmospheric representation of nature.