Fuji-View Teahouse at Zōshigaya Possibly 1858

This woodblock print, “Fuji-View Teahouse at Zōshigaya,” was created by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige sometime in 1858, just months before his death. The print depicts a teahouse nestled beneath a persimmon tree, offering a picturesque view of Mount Fuji in the distance. The use of vibrant colors and detailed brushstrokes highlights the serene beauty of the Japanese landscape. This print, a vertical ōban, exemplifies Hiroshige's mastery of the ukiyo-e style, capturing the ephemeral nature of the fleeting moment and the beauty of everyday life in Edo-period Japan.