Maisaka
1855
Hiroshige captures the treacherous sea crossing at Maisaka, a spot where travelers on the famous Tōkaidō road had to abandon their horses and take a boat across the water. The scene is dominated by the rugged, green-topped island of Imagiri rising from the calm blue sea, bathed in the warm, golden glow of a setting sun. Cargo boats with billowing white sails navigate the waters, carrying yellow bundles that hint at the bustling trade of the era. This print comes from his later series 'Famous Places of the Fifty-three Stations,' showcasing his mastery of atmospheric perspective even in his final years.
- Technique
- Woodblock print