Utagawa Hiroshige Kuwana Shichiri Crossing 53‎ Stations Tokaido Woodblock Print

Japanese woodblock print titled Kuwana: Shichiri Crossing (Kuwana: Shichiri no watashiguchi) from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusantsugi no uchi), originally by Utagawa Hiroshige. This vibrant ukiyo-e scene depicts large sailing vessels anchored near the stone walls of Kuwana Castle at the mouth of the Ibi River. The composition showcases intricate maritime details, rolling blue waves, and a distant horizon under a soft red glow. This piece is a later 20th-century edition, likely a high-quality woodblock reprint, maintaining the delicate line work and color gradients characteristic of the Edo period master. Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige Series: 53 Stations of the Tokaido Station: Kuwana (No. 43) Subject: Maritime, Sailing Ships, Castle Architecture Era: Showa Era Reprint Technique: Woodblock Print (Mokuhanga) Paper: Washi Colors: Indigo Blue, Vermillion, Ochre, Grey Orientation: Landscape Border: Red Line Frame Publisher Seal: Hoeido (reproduction) Origin: Japan Style: Ukiyo-e Keywords: Japanese Art, Wall Decor, Nautical, Sea, Boat, Edo Period, Traditional, Asian Decor, Collector, Vintage Print, Maritime History, Cultural Heritage, Woodcut, Impressionism, Landscape Art