Who painted 名所江戸百景深川萬年橋|Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa?

名所江戸百景深川萬年橋|Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1858.

Where can I see 名所江戸百景深川萬年橋|Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa?

名所江戸百景深川萬年橋|Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 名所江戸百景深川萬年橋|Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa?

名所江戸百景深川萬年橋|Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

名所江戸百景深川萬年橋|Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1858

名所江戸百景深川萬年橋|Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1858 as part of his series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene river scene with a bridge, boats, and a person fishing, set against a distant mountain and a sky with a gradual color transition. A giant turtle hangs upside-down from a roof, introducing a playful and unusual element.

Technique & Style

Hiroshige employed bold colors and simple shapes to convey a rich scene within a compact frame, characteristic of his landscape-focused ukiyo-e style.

History & Provenance

The print is now held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifying Hiroshige's contribution to the evolution of ukiyo-e beyond its typical subjects during the Edo period.

Artist & collection

Artist

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.