1841
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東都名所 神田明神境内雪晴之図|“Clear Weather after Snow in the Precincts of the Kanda Myōjin Shrine” (Kanda Myōjin keidai yukibare no zu), from the series Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Tōto meisho) is a 1841 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting House, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a serene winter scene, with a snow-covered landscape and a few people walking around. In the foreground, there are several trees, some of which are bare, while others have branches covered in snow. A large building with a red facade and a white roof is visible on the left side of the image. The painting features a range of colors, including shades of blue, green, and brown, which are used to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The overall effect is one of calmness and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川 広重) or Andō Hiroshige (安藤 広重), born Andō Tokutarō (安藤 徳太郎; 1797 – 12 October 1858), was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition.
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