Inume Pass in Kai Province Woodblock Print

• Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige • Title: Inume Pass in Kai Province • Date: c. 1858 • Series: Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji • Style: Ukiyo-e, Japanese woodblock print • Theme: Mountain landscape, river, Mount Fuji • Paper: Archival quality, museum-grade • Finish: Matte, fine art print • Available sizes: Multiple options • Frame: Not included (ready to frame) Inume Pass in Kai Province is a dramatic mountain landscape by Utagawa Hiroshige, created as part of the Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji series (c. 1858). The composition depicts a steep mountain gorge carved by a winding river, with towering rock formations framing the scene. Travelers walk along narrow paths carved into the cliffs, emphasizing both the scale of the landscape and the precariousness of the journey. In the distance, Mount Fuji rises above the mountains, calm and immovable, contrasting with the rugged terrain of the foreground. Hiroshige’s use of bold shapes and contrasting colors — deep reds, muted earth tones, and soft blues — creates a powerful visual rhythm and a sense of depth. The scene captures both the beauty and the danger of travel through Japan’s mountainous regions, a recurring theme in ukiyo-e landscape prints. This museum-quality reproduction preserves the rich contrasts, fine details, and atmospheric gradations of the original woodblock print. A perfect piece for collectors of Japanese art, dramatic landscapes, and interiors seeking a bold and expressive composition.