1857
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
名所江戸百景 馬喰町初音の馬場|Hatsune no Baba; Bakurocho is a 1857 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Tower, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This woodblock print depicts a serene scene of a willow tree with long, drooping branches in the foreground. In the background, a red tower stands tall, surrounded by a few buildings and a fence. The sky above is a soft blue, with a subtle gradient of light blue at the top. A few people are visible in the distance, adding a sense of life to the scene. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and tranquility, drawing the viewer's eye to the tower and the surrounding landscape. The willow tree's branches seem to stretch out, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement, which emphasizes emotion and beauty in nature.
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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