Shono, from the ‘Fifty-three Post-Stations of the Tokaido’ series
Data
| Artist | By Utagawa Hiroshige |
|---|---|
| Period | Edo period, 19th century |
| Materials and techniques | Woodblock, yoko-oban-size, nishiki-e |
| Size | 22.2×34.3 |
Explanation
From Ishiyakushi, the Tōkaidō highway heads to Suzuka River then turns upstream, arriving at Shōno. The scene depicts travelers caught in a torrential rain on the highway near the Shōno lodging station, about three kilometers from Ishiyakushi.