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Evening Snow at Uchikawa, from the series Eight Views of Kanazawa

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1836

Evening Snow at Uchikawa, from the series Eight Views of Kanazawa, by Utagawa Hiroshige, 1836
Evening Snow at Uchikawa, from the series Eight Views of Kanazawa, by Utagawa Hiroshige, 1836

Evening Snow at Uchikawa, from the series Eight Views of Kanazawa is a print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1940.987
Credit line
Bequest of James Parmelee

About this work

Overview

Utagawa Hiroshige's 'Evening Snow at Uchikawa' is a print from the series 'Eight Views of Kanazawa', created in 1836. It is a representative work of Hiroshige's landscape prints in the ukiyo-e tradition.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a winter evening scene in Uchikawa, showing a snowy village at dusk with people walking down a hill towards houses. A body of water and distant mountains are visible in the background, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

The scene is rendered in muted colors with touches of blue in the water and sky. Bare trees are etched against the snowy backdrop, contributing to the serene mood of the work.

History & Provenance

The print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. It is one of a series celebrating views around Kanazawa, reflecting Hiroshige's focus on scenes of nature and travel.

金沢八景　内川暮雪|Evening Snow at Uchikawa
金沢八景　内川暮雪|Evening Snow at Uchikawa, Utagawa Hiroshige

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 Snow at Uchikawa, from the series Eight Views of Kanazawa?

Evening Snow at Uchikawa, from the series Eight Views of Kanazawa was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1836.

Where can I see Evening Snow at Uchikawa, from the series Eight Views of Kanazawa?

Evening Snow at Uchikawa, from the series Eight Views of Kanazawa is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Evening Snow at Uchikawa, from the series Eight Views of Kanazawa?

Evening Snow at Uchikawa, from the series Eight Views of Kanazawa is associated with Romanticism.