Mountain and River on the Kiso Road 1857

"Mountain and River on the Kiso Road" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige, a prominent Japanese artist of the Edo period. Created in 1857, this piece showcases Hiroshige's mastery of landscape depiction. The print depicts a snowy scene with a winding river snaking through a mountainous region. The use of subtle color variations in the snow and the deep blue of the river creates a sense of tranquility and depth. This print is a prime example of Hiroshige's talent for capturing the beauty of the natural world, a hallmark of the ukiyo-e genre.