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The Fuji River in the Snow, by Utagawa Hiroshige, 1841

The Fuji River in the Snow

Utagawa Hiroshige

1841

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Fuji River in the Snow is a 1841 by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Snow, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Utagawa Hiroshige
When & what style?
1841 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

You see a serene Japanese landscape with snow-covered trees and a river in the painting. The artist used simple lines and shapes to create a sense of calm. This style was popular during the Edo period, and Hiroshige was one of the artists who helped make it well-known. Check out the work of artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858) for more like this.

About the artist

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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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