1842
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東海道五十三次之内 草津|Kusatsu Station is a 1842 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Mountain, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This woodblock print shows a serene landscape with a large tree in the foreground. The tree has a thick trunk and branches that stretch out in different directions, with pink flowers blooming on some of the branches. In the background, there is a body of water with mountains rising up in the distance. Three men are walking along the shore, carrying various items such as baskets and umbrellas. The print is done in a romantic style, with soft colors and gentle lines that evoke a sense of calm and tranquility. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. 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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