1836
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
木曽海道六拾九次之内 長久保|Nagakubo Station is a 1836 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Bridge, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This woodblock print depicts a serene scene of a horse and rider walking along a path, accompanied by a dog. The rider is dressed in traditional attire, carrying a large bundle on the horse's back. In the background, a majestic tree stands tall, with a bridge spanning across a body of water. The sky above is a deep blue, with a full moon shining brightly. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of tranquility, drawing the viewer's eye to the horse and rider. The intricate details of the tree and bridge add depth and texture to the scene. The Romanticism movement is evident in this piece, with the artist's focus on the beauty of nature. To explore more works by this artist, look up 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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