Okitsu
1855
Hiroshige brings the Tōkaidō highway to life in this scene at Okitsu, the 18th post station, where travelers face the rugged terrain near the notorious Satta Pass. You can see a group of weary travelers wading through a river, balancing heavy cargo on their heads and backs, while a pack horse is carefully guided through the water. Towering sandy cliffs covered in dense green trees dominate the background, looming over the small thatched-roof buildings of the station. It's a perfect snapshot of Edo-period travel, showing that even beautiful landscapes required hard work to traverse.
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- Woodblock print
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- Paper
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