No.Mishima 1847 - 1852

This woodblock print, titled "No. Mishima" (1847-1852), is a work by the celebrated Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It is a scene from his famous "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido" series, depicting a bustling marketplace in the Mishima region. Known for his depictions of natural landscapes, Hiroshige skillfully captures the beauty and tranquility of the scene, utilizing a rich blue palette and a distinct sense of depth. The composition draws the eye through a series of layered spaces, from the foreground figures to the distant mountain peaks, reflecting the influence of the *ukiyo-e* style of printmaking.