五十三次名所図会 草津|Kusatsu
1855
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1855
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
五十三次名所図会 草津|Kusatsu is a 1855 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Impressionism work, depicting boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a calm harbor with boats floating on blue water. In the foreground, three small ships sit near a rocky shore, while farther out, two more sail away. Behind them, a mountain range stretches across the horizon, with a few buildings tucked near the water’s edge. The artist used soft colors—pale blues, greens, and browns—to keep the scene peaceful. Look closely: the waves are drawn with tiny lines to make them look like they’re moving. Next, check out Utagawa Hiroshige to see how he painted other landscapes.
