Who painted 京都名所之内祇園社雪中|Gion Shrine in Snow?

京都名所之内祇園社雪中|Gion Shrine in Snow was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1828.

Where can I see 京都名所之内祇園社雪中|Gion Shrine in Snow?

京都名所之内祇園社雪中|Gion Shrine in Snow is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 京都名所之内祇園社雪中|Gion Shrine in Snow?

京都名所之内祇園社雪中|Gion Shrine in Snow is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

京都名所之内祇園社雪中|Gion Shrine in Snow

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1828

京都名所之内祇園社雪中|Gion Shrine in Snow is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Gion Shrine in Snow is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1828. It is part of a series showcasing notable locations in Kyoto.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene nighttime scene at Gion Shrine, with a snow-covered street and trees under a dark sky. Figures in traditional clothing, including women with colorful kimonos and a person with a yellow parasol, add a sense of human presence to the atmospheric landscape.

Technique & Style

Rendered in ink and color on paper, the print exemplifies Hiroshige's skill in capturing atmospheric effects through woodblock printing. The contrast between the dark surroundings and the bright parasol creates a visual focal point.

History & Provenance

The print is held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is one of many works by Hiroshige that focus on landscapes and scenic views, diverging from the typical ukiyo-e genre's emphasis on urban life and figures.

歌川広重画　「京都名所之内　祇園社雪中」|The Gion Shrine in Snow, from the series Famous Views of Kyoto (Kyōto meisho no uchi), Utagawa Hiroshige

Artist & collection

Artist

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.