Kawasaki
1840
Hiroshige captures a tranquil moment at the third stop of the famous Tōkaidō road, where travelers are ferried across the wide Tama River at Kawasaki. Notice the calm, rhythmic blue of the water contrasting with the busy boats—foreground rowboats packed with straw-hatted passengers and a large sailboat drifting in the distance. This woodblock print is part of his legendary 'Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō' series, which basically served as the ultimate travel guide for Edo-period tourists. The pine trees lining the banks frame the scene perfectly, inviting you to imagine the gentle breeze and the sound of oars dipping into the water.
- Technique
- woodblock print
- Material
- paper
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