Theehuis in de buitenlucht in Fukuroi before 1834

"Theehuis in de buitenlucht in Fukuroi" (Tea House in the Open Air at Fukuroi), created before 1834 by the famous Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige (I), depicts a tea house situated in a rural landscape. The woodblock print portrays a group of people enjoying tea under a large tree while a bird perches on a nearby post. This work showcases Hiroshige's mastery of landscape depiction, with his signature use of vibrant colors and delicate details. The print exemplifies the "ukiyo-e" style, a genre of Japanese art focusing on everyday life and the beauty of the natural world.