1857
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
名所江戸百景 京橋竹がし|Full Moon Over Canal, with Bridge and Huge Stacks of Bamboo along the Bank is a 1857 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This woodblock print depicts a serene nighttime scene. In the foreground, a man stands in a small boat, holding a long pole and looking up at a large bridge. The bridge is lined with people, some carrying red flags or flowers. On the left, tall stacks of bamboo rise along the canal's edge. The full moon shines brightly in the sky. The artist's use of muted colors and gentle lines creates a peaceful atmosphere. The scene is set against a backdrop of dark trees and a light blue sky, adding to the sense of calm. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up 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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