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Fujisawa-shuku

Andō Hiroshige

1855

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Fujisawa-shuku is a 1855 ink by Andō Hiroshige, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Andō Hiroshige
When & what style?: 1855 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a quiet scene of a group of travelers resting under tall pine trees. In the background, a mountain looms, and a few small buildings peek through the trees. People are sitting on the grass, some with bags or umbrellas, while others stand or walk. The colors are soft—greens, blues, and earthy browns—with a calm sky above. The travelers look like they’re taking a break on a journey, maybe along a road. The artist used simple shapes and clean lines to show the trees and people, making the scene feel peaceful. If you like this style, check out woodcut to see how artists carved and printed these images.