東海道五十三次 小田原 酒匂川|Odawara
1840
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1840
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
東海道五十三次 小田原 酒匂川|Odawara is a 1840 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting human figure, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a wide river with people scattered along the shore and in small boats. On the left, a few figures stand near a rocky bank, while others wade or float in the water. In the distance, a green mountain rises behind a line of trees. The sky is pale, and the water is a deep blue, with tiny waves near the shore. Notice how the artist uses bold outlines and flat colors to keep the scene clear and simple. The people are small but busy—some seem to be fishing or just relaxing. Want to know more? Look up Utagawa Hiroshige.
