View of Zōzu Mountain in Sanuki Province by Utagawa Hiroshige

View of Zōzu Mountain in Sanuki Province Possibly 1856

print, ink, color-on-paper

childish illustration

water colours

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handmade artwork painting

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"View of Zōzu Mountain in Sanuki Province" is a woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige, created sometime around 1856. This uchiwa-e, designed for a hand fan, captures a picturesque scene of travelers journeying through a tranquil landscape. The print features a prominent mountain range in the background, a winding river meandering through verdant fields, and a bridge connecting the viewer to the scene. With characteristic vibrancy and detail, Hiroshige masterfully uses color and perspective to convey the beauty of the Japanese countryside, inviting viewers to imagine themselves amidst the serenity of this scenic journey.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Zøzu Mountain, in Sanuki Province (modern-day Kagawa Prefecture) is the location of Kotohira Shrine dedicated to the god of the sea. The shape of the mountain resembles an elephant's large round head in profile, hence the name Zøzu (literally "elephant head"). Kotohira Shrine was among the most popular destinations for pilgrims in the nineteenth century. Here, Hiroshige depicts a group of such travelers. One of the women in the foreground carries a walking stick to aid her in climbing the mountain to reach the shrine on its slope.