Night Rain at Ōyama, from the series "Eight Famous Views of Kanagawa" 1820 - 1840

"Night Rain at Ōyama" is a woodblock print from the series "Eight Famous Views of Kanagawa" created by Utagawa Toyokuni (II) between 1820 and 1840. The print depicts a dramatic scene of a mountainside shrouded in a heavy rain. The artist uses bold strokes of color to create a sense of depth and movement, emphasizing the diagonal lines of the falling rain against the dark, forested slopes of the mountain. The scene is reminiscent of the ukiyo-e style, which is characterized by its focus on everyday life and the beauty of nature, and its use of bold colors and dynamic compositions. This print is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.