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東海道五十三次之内 神奈川 浅間下より台を見る図|Kanazawa, by Utagawa Hiroshige, ink, 1842

東海道五十三次之内 神奈川 浅間下より台を見る図|Kanazawa

Utagawa Hiroshige

1842

ink

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

東海道五十三次之内 神奈川 浅間下より台を見る図|Kanazawa is a 1842 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Utagawa Hiroshige
When & what style?
1842 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a quiet riverside scene with a few people walking along a path. On the left, a man pushes a cart loaded with goods, while on the right, three travelers—two men and a woman—walk together. Tall pine trees stand near the path, and the water stretches out to distant buildings in the background. The sky is a soft blue, and the whole scene feels calm and peaceful. The artist used bold colors and simple shapes to show everyday life in a rural area. Notice how the trees and people are outlined clearly, making them stand out against the flat, colored backgrounds. Look up Utagawa Hiroshige to see more prints like this one.

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