The Moon-Viewing Promontory, from the series One Hundred Views of Famous Places in Edo 1857

"The Moon-Viewing Promontory" (1857) is a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige, part of his renowned series "One Hundred Views of Famous Places in Edo." The artwork depicts a scene from a moon-viewing pavilion, where a lone figure gazes out at the full moon rising over the sea, where numerous boats and ships sail, silhouetted against the night sky. The composition, with its emphasis on the moon and the figure's contemplative pose, evokes a sense of tranquility and the beauty of nature. This print exemplifies Hiroshige's signature use of rich colors and detailed brushwork, typical of the Ukiyo-e genre.