1834
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
歌川広重画 「京都名所之内 清水」|Kiyomizu Temple (Kiyomizu), from the series Famous Views of Kyoto (Kyōto meisho no uchi) is a 1834 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Tea Hous, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This image depicts a serene Japanese landscape, with a large building on the left and a temple on the right. The building features a sloping roof and a covered porch with people sitting on it. In the foreground, a body of water is visible, surrounded by trees and bushes. The sky above is a gradient of blue and yellow. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the scene. The people on the porch are engaged in various activities, while the temple in the background appears to be nestled among the trees. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tranquility and peacefulness. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
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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