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Evening Bell at Mii Temple, from the series Eight Views of Omi Province

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1840

Evening Bell at Mii Temple, from the series Eight Views of Omi Province, by Utagawa Hiroshige, 1840
Evening Bell at Mii Temple, from the series Eight Views of Omi Province, by Utagawa Hiroshige, 1840

Evening Bell at Mii Temple, from the series Eight Views of Omi Province is a print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1921.1274
Credit line
Gift from J. H. Wade

About this work

Overview

Evening Bell at Mii Temple is a woodblock print from Utagawa Hiroshige's series Eight Views of Omi Province, created circa 1840. It captures a serene dusk scene near Mii Temple.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a tranquil dusk landscape with a river, mountain, pine-lined hillside, and a nearly empty bridge. The focus is on natural serenity rather than urban activity.

Technique & Style

Hiroshige employed flat colors layered to achieve depth, showcasing his mastery of atmospheric perspective within the ukiyo-e tradition.

History & Provenance

Created around 1840 by Utagawa Hiroshige, a prominent late Edo period ukiyo-e artist known for landscapes, as part of his Eight Views of Omi Province series.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Utagawa Hiroshige

Artist

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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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Evening Bell at Mii Temple, from the series Eight Views of Omi Province?

Evening Bell at Mii Temple, from the series Eight Views of Omi Province was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1840.

Where can I see Evening Bell at Mii Temple, from the series Eight Views of Omi Province?

Evening Bell at Mii Temple, from the series Eight Views of Omi Province is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Evening Bell at Mii Temple, from the series Eight Views of Omi Province?

Evening Bell at Mii Temple, from the series Eight Views of Omi Province is associated with Romanticism.