Mount Akiba in Tōtōmi Province by Utagawa Hiroshige

Mount Akiba in Tōtōmi Province c. 1837

print, ink, color-on-paper

toned paper

water colours

print

japan

handmade artwork painting

ink

color-on-paper

coloured pencil

coffee painting

art nouveau

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

watercolur painting

This woodblock print by renowned ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige, titled *Mount Akiba in Tōtōmi Province* (c. 1837), depicts a serene mountain landscape in Japan. The print, measuring 8 3/4 × 13 11/16 in. (22.2 × 34.8 cm), showcases a winding path leading up a mountainside lined with towering trees, likely a sacred grove. The vibrant colors, meticulous details, and dynamic composition are characteristic of Hiroshige's work, known for its realistic portrayal of nature. This print is a testament to his skill and the enduring beauty of Japanese landscapes.