1838
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東海道五十三次 草津|Kusatsu is a 1838 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Horse, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a busy outdoor scene with people working and resting under a covered walkway. Some are sitting on benches, others are standing or crouching, and a horse is tied up nearby. The buildings have slanted roofs, and signs with Japanese writing hang from them. A few people wear hats, and one person carries a large umbrella. The artist packed a lot of activity into this small space, showing daily life in a way that feels lively but orderly. The bright colors and clear lines make it easy to follow what’s happening. Want to know more? Check out 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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