Maisaka- The Ferry at Imagiri c. 1840 - 1842

This woodblock print titled "Maisaka- The Ferry at Imagiri" is part of a series of landscape prints by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858). Created around 1840-1842, this print features the iconic Mount Fuji in the background, and a ferry boat in the foreground transporting people and goods. Hiroshige's masterful use of color, line, and perspective captures the serene beauty of the scene, making it a popular and widely collected piece of Japanese art. The print showcases the typical imagery of "ukiyo-e" art, which depicts everyday life in Edo period Japan, and is a testament to the enduring popularity of Hiroshige's work.