Nissaka: The Night-Weeping Stone at Sayo no Nakayama, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō c. 1848 - 1850

"Nissaka: The Night-Weeping Stone at Sayo no Nakayama" is a woodblock print from Utagawa Hiroshige's famous series "The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō". Created around 1848-1850, it depicts travelers passing the iconic "night-weeping stone" near the town of Nissaka. The print is a beautiful example of the ukiyo-e genre, showcasing Hiroshige's masterful use of color and detail to capture the essence of a specific location. The composition highlights the natural beauty of the scene, featuring towering trees, rolling hills, and a serene sky. The small figures of travelers, often included in ukiyo-e woodblocks, add a sense of scale and human presence to the landscape. This print is a classic example of Hiroshige's talent for depicting the beauty and tranquility of nature.