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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Karasaki no Yau|近江八景の内 唐崎夜雨|Evening Rain at Karasaki, Pine Tree is a 1828 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Rain, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This woodblock print shows a serene landscape with a large tree in the center, surrounded by a body of water and a few buildings in the background. The scene is depicted in shades of blue and gray, with subtle hints of color. In the foreground, a few boats are visible on the water. The print's use of muted colors and gentle lines creates a sense of calmness and tranquility. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate patterns on the tree's branches and the subtle textures of the water. For more works like this, explore the Romanticism movement, which emphasizes emotion and the beauty of nature.
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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