東海道五十三次 二川|Futagawa
1838
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1838
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a rainy landscape with a winding road through a forest. People with umbrellas walk or rest under a shelter, while horses pull carts. Tall pine trees stand out against the gray sky, and the ground looks wet and muddy. Notice how the rain is shown with quick, slanted lines—almost like a sketch. The scene feels lively but calm, with people going about their day despite the weather. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists create texture with lines.
