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江戸高名会亭尽 亀戸裏門 玉屋|Kameido Uramon (Tama-ya), by Utagawa Hiroshige, ink, 1840

江戸高名会亭尽 亀戸裏門 玉屋|Kameido Uramon (Tama-ya)

Utagawa Hiroshige

1840

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

江戸高名会亭尽 亀戸裏門 玉屋|Kameido Uramon (Tama-ya) is a 1840 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Animal, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Utagawa Hiroshige
When & what style?
1840 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a snowy scene with people walking in front of a building. The people are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing and are holding umbrellas to protect themselves from the snow. In the background, there is a large building with a triangular roof, and several trees are covered in snow. The painting is done in a romantic style, with soft colors and gentle lines. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and atmosphere, including the use of shading and texture. The overall effect is one of peace and tranquility, evoking a sense of a quiet winter's day in Japan. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Utagawa Hiroshige.

About the artist

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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