Oiso 1906

"Oiso" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige, created in 1906. This print is one of the "Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road" series. It showcases a rainy landscape with figures walking along the road, highlighting the Tōkaidō route. The print depicts the village of Oiso, a post town and one of the stops on the road, and the use of delicate lines to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The scene is characterized by its dynamic composition, with the rain falling in lines, creating a sense of movement. The print exemplifies Hiroshige's mastery of depicting the beauty of Japanese landscapes and the everyday life of the people who lived in those places. The print is currently located in the Rijksmuseum.