View of Mt. Fuji

This woodblock print by Ando Hiroshige depicts Mount Fuji across a scenic landscape of water, marshland, and architectural elements. Yellow umbrellas and lanterns punctuate the composition, while a wooden bridge spans the middle distance and small boats navigate the waterways. Hiroshige's print exemplifies the ukiyo-e tradition's sophisticated use of perspective and layered color printing. The work combines deep blue foregrounds with graduated tones of green, pink, and cream, creating atmospheric depth. This print was part of a series documenting views throughout Japan, a format that became immensely popular during the Edo period and influenced Western artists decades later.