The Pine Field in Hamamatsu 1841 - 1842

"The Pine Field in Hamamatsu" is a woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige, created between 1841 and 1842. The print, part of the series "Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road", depicts a solitary pine tree on a sandy beach, with the sea and distant sailboats in the background. The tree is depicted with a distinct reddish-brown trunk, its branches spreading majestically across the composition. The depiction of everyday life, with figures walking along the beach, exemplifies the ukiyo-e genre, which aimed to capture the transient beauty of the floating world. This particular print captures the essence of Japanese landscapes with its serene beauty and delicate details, making it a timeless work of art.