1828
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
近江八景之内 唐崎夜雨|Evening Rain on the Karasaki Pine is a 1828 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Evening, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This serene landscape painting depicts a tranquil evening scene, with a majestic pine tree standing tall on a small island in the center. The tree's branches stretch out towards the viewer, while a few boats are visible in the water below. The sky above is a soft, muted gray, with vertical lines suggesting a gentle rain. In the background, a few buildings are visible on the right side of the image, adding a sense of depth and context to the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of peacefulness and calm, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world of the painting. For more on the artist behind this beautiful landscape, explore the works of Utagawa Hiroshige.
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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