67 (58) The Ferry at Sakasai 1857

This woodblock print, "The Ferry at Sakasai" (1857), is one of Utagawa Hiroshige's (1797-1858) most famous landscape works. It's a serene depiction of a river scene at sunset, featuring delicate brushstrokes and subtle color gradients. The viewer's eye is drawn to the boats on the river, with the distant mountains and a small village offering a sense of tranquility. The graceful white egrets wading in the shallows add a touch of elegance and evoke the harmony of nature in this classic ukiyo-e print.