Artwork
東海道五十三次 はま松|Hamamatsu
東海道五十三次 はま松|Hamamatsu is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- JP780
About this work
Overview
Hamamatsu is a woodblock print from Utagawa Hiroshige's series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō, created circa 1840. It captures a serene beach scene along the coastal route between Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tranquil beach with a prominent tree, boats at sea, and figures walking with fishing nets. It embodies Hiroshige's shift towards naturalistic landscapes, conveying a sense of peace and inviting contemplation.
Technique & Style
Executed in traditional ukiyo-e style, Hamamatsu features bold lines, vibrant colors, and a deep blue sky with scattered clouds. The horizontal format enhances the expansive, atmospheric quality of the scene.
History & Provenance
Created by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), a renowned ukiyo-e artist, Hamamatsu is part of a celebrated series. The work is now held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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.
