Utagawa Hiroshige|Keisai Eisen
1835
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
木曽海道六拾九次之内 軽井沢|Karuizawa is a 1835 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige|Keisai Eisen, a Romanticism work, depicting Fire, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This woodblock print depicts a serene landscape with a large tree at its center, its trunk split down the middle. To the right, a man rides a horse, while two figures tend to a fire on the left. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and distant buildings, with a subtle color palette that evokes a sense of tranquility. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the print, including the textures of the tree's bark and the folds of the figures' clothing. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the peaceful world of the painting. For more works by this artist, explore the Romanticism movement and the art of Utagawa Hiroshige.
Utagawa Hiroshige or Andō Hiroshige , born Andō Tokutarō, was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition.
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