Perspective Print: Shinobazu Pond 1734 - 1815

This woodblock print, created between 1734 and 1815 by Utagawa Toyoharu, depicts Shinobazu Pond in Edo, now Tokyo. The artist utilizes a unique perspective, drawing the viewer's eye towards the center of the print where the pond stretches out before them. The print showcases the bustling activity of the Edo period with people traversing the path along the pond's edge. This is an excellent example of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that flourished during the Edo period, depicting everyday life and popular scenes. The print's delicate details and masterful use of color bring the vibrant cityscape of Edo to life.