1831
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Masaki, boshun no kei|東都名所 真崎暮春之景|A View of Late Spring at Masaki is a 1831 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a calm lake with a wooden boat carrying three people. One stands at the front, pole in hand, while the others sit inside. The shore has trees, a small shrine, and a few buildings. The sky is bright with pink clouds, and in the distance, a mountain rises above the water. The artist used flat colors and simple shapes to create a peaceful scene. Notice how the boat’s passengers wear different hats—one looks like a traveler, another like a local. If you like this style, 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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