1857
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
名所江戸百景 川口のわたし善光寺|Kawaguchi is a 1857 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Impressionism work, depicting Boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a river flowing through it, featuring several boats and a few people on the shore. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and houses, with a sense of tranquility and calmness. The color palette is muted, with shades of blue, green, and brown dominating the scene. In the foreground, a few trees are visible, their branches stretching out towards the river. A small house is also visible, nestled among the trees. The boats on the river appear to be moving slowly, adding to the sense of serenity. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of peace and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world depicted. For more on the artist behind this piece, explore the works of 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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