Shimada c. 1840 - 1842

print, ink, color-on-paper

landscape illustration sketch

aged paper

print

japan

personal sketchbook

ink

color-on-paper

pen and pencil

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

watercolor

This woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige, titled "Shimada," depicts a vibrant scene of bathers enjoying the Sumida River near Tokyo. Created between 1840 and 1842, the print showcases Hiroshige's mastery of capturing the daily life and natural beauty of Edo-era Japan. The composition, featuring a lively crowd of bathers in the foreground with Mount Fuji looming in the distance, offers a glimpse into a popular leisure activity of the time. This captivating work exemplifies the "ukiyo-e" style, known for its vivid colors and detailed portrayal of everyday life.