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東海道五十三次 はま松|Hamamatsu Station, by Utagawa Hiroshige, ink, 1842

東海道五十三次 はま松|Hamamatsu Station

Utagawa Hiroshige

1842

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

東海道五十三次 はま松|Hamamatsu Station is a 1842 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Beach, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Utagawa Hiroshige
When & what style?
1842 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene beach scene with a large tree in the center. The tree has a thick trunk and branches that stretch out in different directions. In the background, there is a body of water with several small boats on it. The sky above is a light blue color. On the beach, there are several people walking around, some carrying objects. The overall atmosphere of the painting is peaceful and calm. The painting is a beautiful example of Romanticism, and it's held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to check out the work of Utagawa Hiroshige.

About the artist

Portrait of Utagawa Hiroshige
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.

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