Information
Date : 1853
Size : O-ban
Impression : Good
Condition : Good
Detail : Restored small wormholes / Slight browning
This artwork with the farmers who are planting rice seedlings is the depiction of Hoki. Hoki is the old name of the west area of Tottori prefecture.
In Edo-period, rice planting was the event of whole villagers. It was very hard work, however, we can see their calm and enjoying face even in the heavy rain.
"Famous Places in the 60-Odd Provinces" is a series by Hiroshige depicting famous places throughout Japan.
All of the works are vertically oriented, with innovative compositions such as a large foreground and emphasis on perspective.