東海道五十三次 藤枝|Fujieda
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 muddy road with four people and a horse. Two men walk—one carrying a bundle, the other holding a pole. A woman squats by a large bundle of straw. On the right, a man rides a horse, leading another loaded with hay. Tall trees lean over the road, and a temple glows faintly in the distance. The artist used bold colors and sharp lines to show daily life. Notice how the trees bend dramatically, almost like they’re in a storm. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.
