Part 2- At Sōjō-ga-tani on Kurama Mountain by Utagawa Hiroshige

Part 2- At Sōjō-ga-tani on Kurama Mountain c. 1832 - 1834

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print, ink, color-on-paper

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toned paper

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print

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sketch book

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japan

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handmade artwork painting

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personal sketchbook

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ink

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color-on-paper

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coloured pencil

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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mixed media

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watercolor

"Part 2- At Sōjō-ga-tani on Kurama Mountain" is a woodblock print from the "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" series by Utagawa Hiroshige, dating to 1832–1834. The work, which depicts a group of travelers navigating a mountain path, showcases Hiroshige's mastery of landscape composition and atmospheric effects. The print's perspective, which emphasizes the towering trees and dramatic rock formations, creates a sense of depth and awe. This work, like many in the series, was likely intended to inspire a sense of tranquility and appreciation for the natural world in viewers.

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