1857
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
名所江戸百景 請地秋葉の境内|Inside Akiba Shrine at Ukeji is a 1857 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Impressionism work, depicting Landscape, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a serene landscape with a river flowing through it. The river is depicted in shades of blue, with ripples on its surface. On the right bank, a large tree with red leaves stands out, while on the left, a smaller tree with pink blossoms is visible. In the foreground, two men in green robes are seen standing near a railing, looking out at the river. In the background, more trees and a hillside are visible, with a few birds flying overhead. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and natural beauty. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this beautiful landscape, you might want to look up 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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