1838
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東海道五十三次 水口|Mizukuchi is a 1838 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a busy courtyard with people walking, talking, and carrying things. A large tree stands in the center, and a two-story building with wooden railings and sliding doors fills the background. Some figures wear hats or robes, while others carry baskets or tools. The colors are bright but muted, with blues, greens, and earthy tones. Notice how the artist uses simple shapes and bold outlines to create depth. The text at the top and sides hints at a story or place, but it’s in Japanese. Look up Utagawa Hiroshige next to see more prints like this.
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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