東海道五十三次 御油 古街道本野ヶ原|Goyu
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 quiet riverside scene with three people walking. Two adults and a child stand near a bare tree with long, drooping branches. Behind them, a misty mountain looms over a village of small huts by the water. The sky is pale blue, and the ground is a mix of green and yellow. Notice how the artist used simple lines and flat colors to create depth. The bare trees and misty background give it a calm, almost lonely feel. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
