Fifty-three Stations of Suehiro: Warrior Looks at Passing Steamship 1855 - 1875

This woodblock print, "Fifty-three Stations of Suehiro: Warrior Looks at Passing Steamship", is one of a series by artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicting scenes from the Tokaido Road in Japan. Yoshitoshi was a leading figure in the later years of the ukiyo-e art movement. The scene depicts a warrior on horseback observing a steamship passing by a coastal mountain. The print uses a vibrant palette of colors, dynamic composition, and detailed imagery to capture the contrast between traditional Japan and the influx of modern Western technology in the mid-19th century.