Distant View of Matsuchi Hill from the Sumida River (Sumidagawa yori Matsuchiyama enkei), from the series "One Hundred Views of Musashi Province (Musashi hyakkei no uchi)" 1884

Kobayashi Kiyochika's "Distant View of Matsuchi Hill from the Sumida River (Sumidagawa yori Matsuchiyama enkei)" is a woodblock print from his "One Hundred Views of Musashi Province (Musashi hyakkei no uchi)" series, created in 1884. This print showcases the artist's signature style with a striking use of color and bold outlines. A portion of a figure in traditional Japanese clothing is depicted in the foreground, their presence framing a view of Matsuchi Hill in the distance. The Sumida River, a significant waterway in Edo (modern-day Tokyo), is depicted in the middle ground with boats traversing the river. This scene captures a moment of tranquility and showcases the beauty of the Musashi Province, a region in eastern Japan.