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五十三次名所図会 鳴海 名產有松しぼり店|Narumi, Meisan Arimatsu Shibori Mise, by Utagawa Hiroshige, ink, 7

五十三次名所図会 鳴海 名產有松しぼり店|Narumi, Meisan Arimatsu Shibori Mise

Utagawa Hiroshige

7

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

五十三次名所図会 鳴海 名產有松しぼり店|Narumi, Meisan Arimatsu Shibori Mise is a 7 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Impressionism work, depicting House, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Utagawa Hiroshige
When & what style?
7 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene scene of a street lined with trees and houses. In the foreground, a tall tree stands on a grassy hill, its branches stretching out towards the right side of the image. To the left, several long, thin pieces of fabric hang from a wooden frame, adding a pop of color to the scene. In the background, several people can be seen walking along the street, adding a sense of movement and life to the painting. The overall atmosphere is one of peace and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world depicted in the painting. The artist's use of soft colors and gentle brushstrokes creates a sense of calm, making this painting a beautiful example of Impressionism.

About the artist

Portrait of Utagawa Hiroshige
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.

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