Night Rain at the Azuma Shrine c. mid 1830s

"Night Rain at the Azuma Shrine" is a woodblock print created by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige in the mid-1830s. The print depicts a serene scene of a shrine nestled amongst trees with a river flowing in the foreground. The falling rain is beautifully represented by delicate lines, emphasizing the tranquility of the scene despite the inclement weather. This work is characteristic of Hiroshige's "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" series, known for its depiction of scenic landscapes and everyday life in Edo, now known as Tokyo.