60 (68) Asakusa River, Miyato River, Great Riverbank 1857

"60 (68) Asakusa River, Miyato River, Great Riverbank" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige, created in 1857. This piece, part of the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo", depicts a bustling scene of boats and people on the Sumida River in Tokyo. Hiroshige's mastery of color and perspective is evident in the vibrant sky and the detailed depiction of the boats. The print exemplifies ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that captured the fleeting beauty of everyday life. This artwork, a testament to Hiroshige's artistic talent, offers a glimpse into 19th-century Edo.