Yoshiwara--Fuji from the Left c. 1832 - 1833

"Yoshiwara--Fuji from the Left" is a woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige, created around 1832-1833. This print showcases Hiroshige's mastery of depicting the beauty of the Japanese landscape. The print features a panoramic view of Mount Fuji as seen from Yoshiwara, a famous red-light district in Edo (present-day Tokyo). The scene is framed by a dense grove of pine trees, through which a group of travelers can be seen, adding a sense of human activity to the natural world. The use of vibrant colors and meticulous details is characteristic of Hiroshige's style, known as ukiyo-e, which depicts the floating world of everyday life in Edo-era Japan.