1828
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Mii no Bansho|近江八景の内 三井晩鍾|Vesper Bells at Mii Temple is a 1828 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Landscape, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The painting shows a serene landscape with a mountain in the background. The mountain is covered with trees and has a few buildings at its base. In the foreground, there are trees and grass, with a few people walking along a path. The painting has a peaceful atmosphere, with soft colors and gentle lines. The artist has used a range of techniques to create depth and texture, including cross-hatching. The painting is a beautiful example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. To learn more about this style, 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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