1916
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東海道五十三次 桑名|Kuwana, from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road is a 1916 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, depicting Human Figure, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This woodblock print shows a busy riverside scene with people going about their daily tasks. On the left, workers sit on benches, some resting while others handle tools or large wooden tubs. In the center, a man in a red outfit walks with a bundle, while others stand near a fence or gather by a small boat. The background has buildings with signs in Japanese, and a bridge stretches across the bottom right, where more people walk or sit. The bright colors and detailed clothing suggest this is a snapshot of everyday life in a specific place. The signs likely advertise local shops or services, adding to the bustling atmosphere. Look up Utagawa Hiroshige to see more of his work.
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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