Fair Travellers Fording the River Oi 1790 - 1810

"Fair Travellers Fording the River Oi" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni I, a renowned artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Created between 1790 and 1810, the print depicts a group of elegantly dressed women traveling by palanquin across a river. The scene is bustling with activity, as men carry the palanquin and wade through the swirling waters. Toyokuni's masterful use of line and color creates a sense of movement and depth, immersing viewers in the vibrant scene. This work exemplifies the beauty and detail of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese woodblock prints that often depicted everyday life and popular culture.