Hara 1906

"Hara: One of the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido" is a woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige (I) from 1906. This piece is part of the iconic "Tokaido Road" series, which depicts travelers and landscapes along the main road between Tokyo and Kyoto. The print showcases Mount Fuji towering over a group of travelers, who are depicted carrying luggage and walking along the road. This particular scene depicts the journey through Hara. These prints are highly sought after by art collectors, as they offer a glimpse into 19th-century Japanese culture and a magnificent example of the ukiyo-e genre. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.