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東海道五十三次 江尻|Ejiri, by Utagawa Hiroshige, ink, 1838

東海道五十三次 江尻|Ejiri

Utagawa Hiroshige

1838

ink

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

東海道五十三次 江尻|Ejiri is a 1838 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting house, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Utagawa Hiroshige
When & what style?
1838 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a large mountain in the background and a body of water in the foreground. In the middle ground, there are several hills with trees and buildings. People are walking along the road, some carrying objects. A large tree stands out in the center of the image, and the sky above is blue with white clouds. The overall atmosphere of the painting is peaceful and calm. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, you can explore the works of other artists who contributed to this style.

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