19. Dam on the Otonashi River at Ōji, Known as The Great Waterfall 1857

This woodblock print, “19. Dam on the Otonashi River at Ōji, Known as The Great Waterfall,” is part of the series “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo” by the celebrated Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige, known for his landscapes. The 1857 print features a scenic view of a waterfall on the Otonashi River at Ōji, a popular location outside Edo (modern Tokyo). This artwork is a fine example of the ukiyo-e genre and its traditional subject matter, with detailed depictions of the natural landscape and everyday life, highlighting the beauty and tranquility of the Otonashi River and the surrounding countryside.