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Pine Groves of Miho in Suruga, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1858

Pine Groves of Miho in Suruga, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, by Utagawa Hiroshige, 1858
Pine Groves of Miho in Suruga, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, by Utagawa Hiroshige, 1858

Pine Groves of Miho in Suruga, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji is a print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1985.319
Credit line
The Kelvin Smith Collection, given by Mrs. Kelvin Smith

About this work

Overview

This print is one of a series of landscape views created by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1858. It is part of Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, a collection that showcases the artist's focus on natural scenery.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a serene lake with a small boat, surrounded by pine trees and distant hills, with Mount Fuji rising in the background. The tranquil atmosphere and majestic mountain evoke a sense of natural beauty.

Technique & Style

Hiroshige employed simple, clean lines to achieve a balanced composition, with the mountain dominating the background and trees and boat adding depth to the foreground.

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 Pine Groves of Miho in Suruga, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji?

Pine Groves of Miho in Suruga, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1858.

Where can I see Pine Groves of Miho in Suruga, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji?

Pine Groves of Miho in Suruga, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Pine Groves of Miho in Suruga, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji?

Pine Groves of Miho in Suruga, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji is associated with Impressionism.