Seki, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō c. 1848 - 1849

"Seki," from the series *The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō*, is a woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige. Created around 1848-49, this work captures the serene beauty of a snowy night scene at Seki, one of the fifty-three stations on the Tōkaidō road. The print depicts a snow-covered landscape, with a towering mountain, a traditional Japanese house, and a group of figures walking towards a torii gate. Hiroshige's use of delicate lines and subtle colors creates a sense of tranquility and atmospheric depth. This iconic print is an excellent example of Hiroshige's masterful ability to depict landscapes and the beauty of nature in Japan.