1840
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Picture of Light Rain on the Embankment of the Sumida River, from the series A New Selection of Famous Places in Edo is a 1840 by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a rainy riverside scene with tall pine trees and a wooden bridge. People walk under umbrellas or wear cloaks, some carrying bundles. The river is calm, and buildings line the far side, while a torii gate (a traditional Japanese gate) stands near the center. The colors are mostly soft blues, greens, and grays, with a few warm spots like the red lantern. The artist used thin, precise lines to create depth, almost like a sketch brought to life. The rain looks light but steady, making everything feel quiet and peaceful. If you like this style, look up Utagawa Hiroshige next—he made many scenes like this.
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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