Utagawa Hiroshige I - Kisokaido Road - No. 32 (Reprint)

This serene ukiyo-e woodblock print captures a tranquil evening scene along a river, from the series 69 Stations on the Kisokaido Road, featuring a boat loaded with dark earth being skillfully poled by a man. In the distance, another figure appears on a smaller raft or boat, adding depth and a sense of quiet activity. Dominating the composition is a large, luminous moon hanging low in the sky, its soft glow gently illuminating the water and the gracefully weeping willows lining the riverbank.

The muted color palette of calming blues and greens enhances the peaceful mood, harmonizing with warm tones from the setting or rising sun. The delicate rendering of natural elements like water, willows, and sky reflects the artist’s mastery in capturing the subtle beauty of the Japanese countryside. This print exemplifies traditional Japanese artwork and Japanese prints, evocative of daily rural life and the balance between humanity and nature common in ukiyo-e art of the late Edo to Meiji periods.

• Utagawa Hiroshige I, 1835-1840
• Approximate Size: 39cm x 25cm
• This is a reprint and is sold as seen in the pictures. Please be aware that the colors on your screen may differ from natural light.