東海道五十三次之内 平塚 縄手道|Hiratsuka; Nawate Do
1834
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1834
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
The painting shows men walking on a road near mountains and trees. It's a scene from Japan. The artist included many details, like the types of trees and the clothes people wore, which makes it interesting to look at. The details suggest the artist was trying to show what life was like in Japan at that time. This kind of attention to detail is what makes the painting notable. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Utagawa Hiroshige.
