Souvenirs uit Edo 1850

"Souvenirs uit Edo" (1850) is a woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige (I). The artwork is a cover for a series of prints depicting scenes from Edo, the former capital of Japan. The cover is dominated by a dark background with a single, vertical, yellow panel on the left side. The panel bears the title of the print series in Japanese calligraphy. The print is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and showcases Hiroshige's masterful use of woodblock printing techniques, which he used to create vibrant landscapes and cityscapes in his works. The print, while depicting a cover, offers insight into Hiroshige's skill and the artistic traditions of Edo-period Japan.