1857
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
雪月花 武陽金沢八勝夜景|Panorama of the Eight Views of Kanasawa under a Full Moon is a 1857 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Impressionism work, depicting Landscape, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a wide, calm bay under a bright full moon. Dark green trees line the shore, and small boats dot the water. In the distance, hills rise from the water, with a few buildings tucked near the coast. The sky is soft blue, fading to lighter tones near the moon. The artist used tiny lines to build up shadows and details—like a sketch with layers. This technique makes the scene feel quiet and precise. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with simple lines.
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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