1840
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
東海道五十三次 坂の下|Saka no Shita is a 1840 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Human Figure, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This woodblock print depicts a serene landscape with a mountain in the background and a few trees in the foreground. In the foreground, a group of people are walking along a path, each carrying various items. The colors used are muted, with shades of green, blue, and brown dominating the scene. A closer look reveals a small stream running through the landscape, adding to the peaceful atmosphere. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and tranquility. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.
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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