Japonism-Ukiyoe-Lake-Hakone-53-Stations-Tokaido

Description

🌏 Description
Cradled by mountains and wrapped in morning mist, Lake Hakone is one of the most majestic prints in Utagawa Hiroshige’s Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido series. In this scene, the traveler’s path leads high above the glimmering lake, surrounded by a rugged landscape of sacred peaks and tranquil waters. Hakone, a revered checkpoint and natural sanctuary, comes alive through Hiroshige’s lyrical lines and atmospheric use of color. The winding mountain trail invites contemplation, while the stillness of the lake below mirrors the quiet awe of those who behold it. This artwork captures the spiritual majesty of travel in Japan—not only through space, but through emotion, elevation, and soul.

🔹 Key Features
• One of the most renowned prints in Hiroshige’s Tokaido series
• Depicts the beauty of Lake Hakone from a mountaintop perspective
• Showcases masterful use of depth, distance, and tonal gradient
• Printed using traditional Edo-period woodblock techniques
• A collector’s favorite for its harmonious blend of nature and pathos