Fujieda 1855

"Fujieda" is a woodblock print from Utagawa Hiroshige's 1855 "Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road" series, depicting a river crossing in Fujieda, Japan. The piece showcases Hiroshige's signature style, utilizing vibrant colors and delicate linework to capture the beauty of the natural world. The tranquil landscape features a winding river, lush greenery, and a willow tree cascading over the water's edge, while the bustling activity of travelers traversing the river adds a sense of movement and life to the scene. This print is a testament to Hiroshige's masterful ability to depict the natural world with a sense of realism and poetic sensibility, making it a quintessential example of Edo-period Japanese art.