58 (52) Sudden Shower over Shin-Ōhashi bridge and Atake 1857

This woodblock print, "Sudden Shower over Shin-Ōhashi bridge and Atake" (1857), is a classic example of the work of Utagawa Hiroshige, a renowned Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the Edo period. The print depicts a scene of people crossing a bridge in a downpour, the rain depicted as a cascade of vertical lines. This work showcases Hiroshige's mastery of perspective and atmospheric detail, capturing the fleeting beauty of a sudden shower over a bustling urban scene. The use of vibrant color and meticulous detail, typical of the ukiyo-e style, adds to the captivating nature of the artwork.