Acht gezichten op Kanazawa 1845 - 1850

"Acht gezichten op Kanazawa" (Eight Views of Kanazawa), a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige I, depicts a serene landscape of the Kanazawa area in Japan. Created between 1845 and 1850, the print showcases Hiroshige's mastery of landscape depiction, capturing the rolling hills, winding waterways, and lush greenery. The delicate use of color and detailed brushstrokes convey a sense of tranquility and depth, characteristic of the ukiyo-e style. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Hiroshige's contribution to the Edo period's thriving artistic scene.