東海道五十三次 荒井|Arai
1840
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1840
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a calm, blue lake with a small island in the distance. On the shore, a few people walk along a path near a fence. Tall pine trees line the water’s edge, and a lone stone lantern sits by the shore. In the background, a mountain looms over the scene, while a bridge stretches across the lake. The artist used simple shapes and bold colors to create a peaceful, almost dreamy view. Notice how the trees and water blend into soft, flat colors—no tiny details, just clean lines. If you like this, look up Utagawa Hiroshige next.
