{"product_id":"okitsu-the-okitsu-river-utagawa-hiroshige-1","title":"Okitsu: The Okitsu River - Utagawa Hiroshige","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic woodblock print from Hiroshige's Tokaido series, depicting travellers crossing the Okitsu River with a coastal view in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print is part of the celebrated series, Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road, published by Hoeido. The series documents the journey along the coastal route connecting Edo to Kyoto. In this specific composition, Hiroshige depicts the crossing of the Okitsu River, a common challenge for travellers during the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene captures a group of porters carrying a passenger in a palanquin through the shallow waters of the river. A second traveller, mounted on horseback, follows closely behind. To the left, a large, craggy rock formation anchors the composition, providing a sense of scale against the open expanse of the bay. In the distance, the horizon is marked by the silhouettes of pine trees and the faint outlines of sails on the water, rendered with the characteristic atmospheric perspective of the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiroshige employs a refined colour palette, utilising the 'bokashi' technique to create the subtle gradients in the sky, which transitions from a deep blue at the top to a soft, pale pink near the horizon. The water is depicted with clear, rhythmic lines, suggesting a gentle flow. The figures are rendered with expressive, simplified forms, typical of the Ukiyo-e style, which prioritises clarity and narrative over strict anatomical realism. The print reflects the daily life and travel experiences of the period, offering a glimpse into the logistical realities of traversing Japan's major thoroughfares. The inclusion of the series title and the specific station name in the upper right corner provides the necessary context for the viewer, situating the scene within the broader narrative of the Tokaido journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/evening-glow-at-ryogoku-bridge-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Ryogoku Bridge - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/view-of-tokyo-snow-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eView of Tokyo, Snow Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Hiroshige","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58953657876815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58953731375439,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58953731408207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58953731440975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58953731473743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58953731506511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58953731539279,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58953731572047,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58953731604815,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58953731637583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58953731670351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58953731703119,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Okitsu_-The-Okitsu-River_Poster_CompositorV1_1790733940154.jpg?v=1790734933","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/okitsu-the-okitsu-river-utagawa-hiroshige-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}