東海道五十三次之内 由井 薩埵嶺|Satta Peak at Yui
1834
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1834
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This painting shows a mountain peak with trees and boats in the distance. The artist used simple lines and colors to create a sense of depth. This style is typical of Japanese woodblock prints from that time, often used to depict landscapes and scenes from everyday life. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist Utagawa Hiroshige.
