Totsuka- Motomachi Fork c. 1832 - 1833

"Totsuka- Motomachi Fork" is a woodblock print from Utagawa Hiroshige's "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido" series, created around 1832-1833. The print depicts a scene on the Kisokaido Road, showcasing a fork in the path with travelers and a small village. The meticulous detail in the landscape, from the thatched-roof houses to the figures in the foreground, demonstrates Hiroshige's masterful use of color and line. This print is an excellent example of ukiyo-e, the popular art of Edo-era Japan, and showcases the beauty and dynamism of the country's landscapes and daily life.