Kuwana (Print #43 in the Fifty-Five Views of the Tokaido Road series)

Print

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image depicts a traditional Japanese artwork showcasing sailboats navigating through blue waters near a rocky coastline. The sailboat in the foreground features large white sails and several people visible onboard. Further along the coast, traditional Japanese buildings with sloping roofs are nestled among lush greenery, against a backdrop of mountains.

The image depicts a traditional Japanese artwork showcasing sailboats navigating through blue waters near a rocky coastline. The sailboat in the foreground features large white sails and several people visible onboard. Further along the coast, traditional Japanese buildings with sloping roofs are nestled among lush greenery, against a backdrop of mountains.

Name/Title

Kuwana (Print #43 in the Fifty-Five Views of the Tokaido Road series)

Entry/Object ID

2014.12.4.43

Description

Two large junks moored at the mouth of the Kiso River, and others sailing away to sea. To avoid crossing the numerous rivers flowing inland between Miya and Kuwana, travellers made their journey by boat. The boat trip was reputed to have been enjoyable.

Type of Print

Woodcut

Category

Vault, Japanese, People, Architecture, Vehicle, Landscape
Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist

Utagawa Hiroshige

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

8-5/8 in

Width

13-7/8 in