Narumi 1906

"Narumi," a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige I, depicts a bustling street scene in the town of Narumi, one of the 53 stations of the Tōkaidō road, a major route connecting Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and Kyoto. The print, dating from 1906, shows the distinctive sloping roofs of traditional Japanese buildings, as well as travelers and merchants going about their day. The use of vibrant colors and delicate lines is characteristic of Hiroshige's style, which captures the beauty and vibrancy of Edo-era Japan. This print is a fine example of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that flourished in the 17th to 19th centuries and focused on everyday life and popular entertainment.