東海道五十三次 奥津 清見かせき 清見寺|Okitsu
1840
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1840
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東海道五十三次 奥津 清見かせき 清見寺|Okitsu is a 1840 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows two wooden boats on calm blue water, with a big mountain looming in the background. The sky is soft pink near the horizon, fading to pale blue. Trees line the shore, and a few birds fly overhead. The boats have tall sails, but they’re not moving—just sitting still. Notice how the artist used simple shapes and bold colors to make the scene feel peaceful. The mountain looks almost like a sleeping giant, watching over the water. Check out Utagawa Hiroshige to see more prints like this.
