While heralded as the "poet of travel," Hiroshige's most intimate landscapes are those of his hometown. From blushing cherry trees at Ueno to the crowded streets of Saruwaka-machi, Edo’s thriving theater district, One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (1856-1858) portrays the spirit of Japan’s 19th-century cultural capital in all its dynamic splendor. Hiroshige's series captures not merely the famous sights of the city, but the residents and rituals that brought the city to life. Between natural beauty and urban scenery, changing seasons and local celebrations, Hiroshige creates a veritable microcosm of Edo life with each woodblock print.