東海道五十三次 日本橋|Nihon Bashi

東海道五十三次 日本橋|Nihon Bashi

Utagawa Hiroshige

1838

ink

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This woodblock print shows a bustling scene of people crossing a bridge over a river. The bridge is lined with people walking in both directions, some carrying umbrellas or baskets. In the background, there are buildings and trees, with a mountain rising up in the distance. The sky above is a soft pinkish-gray color. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and movement in the scene. The people on the bridge are shown in various poses, giving a sense of activity and energy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this print, you might want to look up Utagawa Hiroshige.

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