8. Suruga Chō 1857

utagawa_hiroshige

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

handmade artwork painting

coloured pencil

coffee painting

watercolour bleed

earthenware

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"8. Suruga Chō" (1857) is a woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige, known for his landscapes and depictions of daily life. The print showcases a bustling street scene in Suruga Chō, with Mount Fuji majestically dominating the horizon. The artist's signature use of vibrant colors and meticulous details brings to life the energy of the marketplace, portraying the daily life of Edo-era Japan. This captivating scene exemplifies Hiroshige's mastery of *ukiyo-e*, a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th to 19th centuries, known for its depiction of everyday life, landscapes, and popular entertainment.