46 (45) Yoroi Ferry, Koami Chō

46 (45) Yoroi Ferry, Koami Chō by Hiroshige
Artist
Hiroshige
Date
1857
Style
Ukiyo-e
Genre
Landscape
'46 (45) Yoroi Ferry, Koami Chō' is a vibrant print from Hiroshige's renowned series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo. This ukiyo-e showcases Hiroshige's masterful depiction of an Edo landscape, capturing daily life along the river with a sense of tranquility and motion. The scene portrays a ferry crossing, illustrating the importance of water transport in Tokyo’s historical setting. Hiroshige's delicate lines and vivid colors exemplify the beauty of his landscape-oriented compositions, making it a quintessential example of Japanese ukiyo-e artistry that remains widely celebrated and influential.

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