東海道五十三次 岡崎|Okazaki, from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road
1916
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1916
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a long wooden bridge stretching over a river. Underneath, two small boats carry people in traditional hats. On the bridge, a few travelers walk or sit. In the background, there’s a town with buildings and a mountain range, all painted in soft blues and greens. The artist used bold outlines and flat colors, which was common in Japanese woodblock prints. The scene looks calm, with no signs of hurry or chaos. Next, look up Utagawa Hiroshige to see more of his work.
