Ukifune c. 1845

"Ukifune" (c. 1845) by Utagawa Hiroshige (I) is a stunning woodblock print that captures the tranquility of a snowy Japanese landscape. The print features a lone figure, a woman with a large, intricately-designed umbrella, walking along a path beside a river. The scene is awash in a soft, blue light, creating a sense of serenity and solitude. The delicate lines of the print and the use of subtle colors evoke the beauty of the winter season in Japan. This work is a prime example of Hiroshige's talent for capturing the beauty of nature, and is considered a masterpiece of the *ukiyo-e* genre.