Eight Views of Edo 1761 - 1781

"Eight Views of Edo" is a woodblock print series by Utagawa Toyohiro, created between 1761 and 1781. This print, depicting a serene scene with a temple and figures amidst trees, is one of the eight prints in the series. Toyohiro, a prominent figure in the Edo period's ukiyo-e art movement, captured the beauty of Edo (modern-day Tokyo) through his detailed illustrations. The print showcases a characteristically Japanese aesthetic, with a focus on landscape and nature, as well as the everyday lives of the people. This particular scene, with its soft colors and meticulous details, evokes a sense of tranquility and captures the essence of Edo's natural beauty.