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二代歌川広重画「諸国名所百景　京都四条夕すずみ」|Enjoying the Evening Cool at Shijō in Kyoto, from the series One Hundred Famous Views in the Various Provinces (Shokoku meisho hyakkei)

Utagawa Hiroshige II

1859

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Cityscape Stream

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二代歌川広重画「諸国名所百景　京都四条夕すずみ」|Enjoying the Evening Cool at Shijō in Kyoto, from the series One Hundred Famous Views in the Various Provinces (Shokoku meisho hyakkei) is a 1859 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige II, a Impressionism work, depicting Stream, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Hiroshige II
When & what style?: 1859 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene scene of people enjoying the evening cool by a stream. In the foreground, several individuals are seated on green platforms, some with food and drink in front of them. The stream flows gently in front of them, while in the background, a large crowd gathers on the opposite bank. The painting features a predominantly blue and gray color palette, with subtle hints of green and red. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and relaxation, as people take in the beauty of their surroundings. If you're interested in exploring more works by artists who capture the beauty of everyday life, you might want to look into the works of Utagawa Hiroshige II.