90. Night View of Saruwaka Machi
"90. Night View of Saruwaka Machi" is a masterful example from Hiroshige’s series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, showcasing a vibrant cityscape rendered through a delicate woodblock print. This ukiyo-e captures the bustling nocturnal scene of Saruwaka Machi, highlighting Hiroshige’s keen sense of atmosphere and perspective. The series, first published in 1856–59 and immensely popular, exemplifies the artistry and cultural significance of Edo-period woodblock prints, which greatly influenced Japanese and global art.
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