Het Maiko strand in de provincie Harima 1853

This ukiyo-e woodblock print, "Het Maiko strand in de provincie Harima," by Utagawa Hiroshige I, depicts a tranquil seaside scene. Created in 1853, the work showcases Hiroshige's signature use of vibrant colors and meticulous detail to capture the beauty of the natural world. The foreground features a grove of pine trees, their branches reaching out towards the blue waters of the Harima coast. The scene evokes a sense of peace and solitude, inviting viewers to imagine themselves amidst the serene landscape. This print is part of the "Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaido" series, a collection of woodblock prints depicting the important travel routes of Japan.