Hamamatsu 1906

"Hamamatsu" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige (I), created in 1906. It is part of the "Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road" series, which depicts the journey between Edo (modern Tokyo) and Kyoto. This particular print showcases the town of Hamamatsu, with its distinctive pine tree and rice fields. The use of blue and green tones evokes the peaceful countryside setting, while the figures in the foreground add a sense of human scale to the scene. The print exemplifies Hiroshige's mastery of landscape art and his ability to capture the essence of Japanese scenery.