Who painted 東海道五十三次水口平松山美松|Minaguchi?

東海道五十三次水口平松山美松|Minaguchi was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1840.

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東海道五十三次水口平松山美松|Minaguchi is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 東海道五十三次水口平松山美松|Minaguchi?

東海道五十三次水口平松山美松|Minaguchi is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

東海道五十三次水口平松山美松|Minaguchi

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1840

東海道五十三次水口平松山美松|Minaguchi is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, 'Minaguchi,' is part of Utagawa Hiroshige's 'The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō' series, created around 1840. It showcases Hiroshige's skill in landscape ukiyo-e, a genre he helped shift towards depicting serene natural scenes and travel routes.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a tranquil scene along the Tōkaidō road, with a winding path through hills, two travelers, and a donkey carrying a load. Terraced fields and lush vegetation surround the road, evoking a sense of calm and order.

Technique & Style

Characterized by flat colors and bold outlines, the print achieves a graphic quality. Hiroshige used simple shapes and vibrant colors to convey depth, creating a harmonious and serene atmosphere.

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.