1916
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東海道五十三次 石薬師|Ishiyakushi, from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road is a 1916 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, depicting Horse, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This woodblock print depicts a lively scene of people and horses gathered near a building. The figures are engaged in various activities, such as loading items onto horses or standing nearby. The building features a sloping roof and a wall adorned with a red lantern. A large tree stands to the right of the structure, while a body of water is visible in the background. The print showcases a range of colors, including shades of green, blue, and brown, which are used to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the scene is unfolding before our eyes. For more information on the artist behind this print, 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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