Okabe c. 1832 - 1833

This woodblock print, titled "Okabe" by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige, depicts a scenic mountain pass with a winding river and a small village. Created around 1832-1833, it showcases Hiroshige's mastery of landscape composition and vibrant color. The print is part of his iconic "Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road" series, which documents the journey between Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto. The use of rich greens and blues evokes the tranquility of nature and the beauty of the Japanese landscape, capturing the essence of ukiyo-e art, a genre that flourished during this period. This particular scene is of Okabe, a station on the Tokaido Road. The print is currently held at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.