Landschappen langs de Tokaido 1820 - 1858

This is the cover of a *ukiyo-e* woodblock print book, *Landschappen langs de Tokaido*, created by the famous Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) between 1820 and 1858. The book is a collection of prints depicting landscapes along the Tokaido Road, a major route in Japan. The cover of the book is a simple design, featuring a gray background with black lettering, and is currently in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The cover of *Landschappen langs de Tokaido* demonstrates Hiroshige’s masterful use of woodblock print techniques and his ability to capture the essence of Japanese landscapes.