Artwork
五十三次名所図会 御油 本野ヶ原本坂ごへ|Goyu
五十三次名所図会 御油 本野ヶ原本坂ごへ|Goyu is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This woodblock print, titled 'Goyu', is part of Utagawa Hiroshige's 'The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō' series, created in 1855. It depicts a serene landscape scene along the historic Tōkaidō route.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a tranquil countryside scene with a snow-capped mountain in the distance. Figures walk along a path, with some carrying umbrellas, while others rest by the riverbank, amidst thatched huts and tall trees.
Technique & Style
Hiroshige employed bold colors and simple shapes to capture a peaceful moment. The composition features clear outlines of trees and figures, with the background fading gently into the distance, creating a sense of depth.
History & Provenance
The print is held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifying Hiroshige's contribution to the ukiyo-e genre, which he expanded by focusing on landscapes and travel routes rather than urban subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
