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his artwork is "Yokkaichi (Mie River)" from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō.
It was created by the Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige around 1833–1834.
The scene depicts travelers struggling against a strong wind near a riverbank, showcasing Hiroshige's mastery of landscape composition.
Upper Left Inscriptions
(Title & (Tōkaidō Gojūsan-tsugi no uchi)
Translation: "From the Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō
"四日市 (Yokkaichi)
Translation: "Yokkaichi" (The name of the 43rd post station city)
三重川 (Miegawa) Translation: "Mie River"
Upper Right Red Oval Seal
(Artist Signature)
廣重画 (Hiroshige ga)
Translation: "Painted by Hiroshige"