Gathering Shells at Low Tide at Susaki; from the series 100 Views of Famous Places in Edo 1837 - 1838

"Gathering Shells at Low Tide at Susaki" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige from his famous "100 Views of Famous Places in Edo" series, created between 1837 and 1838. This ukiyo-e print depicts a serene scene of figures collecting shells along the receding tide near Susaki, a coastal town near Edo (present-day Tokyo). The composition emphasizes the vast expanse of the water and sky, with delicate lines defining the coastline and a cluster of houses nestled in the distance. This evocative landscape painting captured the beauty of everyday life in Edo-period Japan and remains a beloved example of Hiroshige's mastery of the ukiyo-e style.