Hodogaya c. 1840 - 1842

print, ink, color-on-paper

toned paper

water colours

ink painting

print

japan

handmade artwork painting

ink

fluid art

color-on-paper

coffee painting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

watercolur painting

"Hodogaya" is a woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige, created between 1840 and 1842. This ukiyo-e artwork depicts a bustling scene in Hodogaya, a popular stopping point on the Tokaido Road, with numerous figures, buildings, and trees. The print captures the dynamic energy of this important travel hub, showcasing Hiroshige's masterful use of color and detail to create a vivid snapshot of Edo-period Japan.