Fording a Broad River (19th century) 2
Hiroshige masterfully captures the chaotic reality of travel in Edo-period Japan, where a simple river crossing was an event in itself. Two elegant women sit calmly on a wooden litter, looking completely unfazed as a team of porters wades through the water to carry them, with some men even gripping the heavy poles with their teeth to navigate the current. In the background, the iconic snow-capped Mount Fuji rises serenely above a bustling crowd of swimmers and a floating structure, creating a perfect contrast between majestic nature and everyday hustle.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
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