1848
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東海道五十三次 関|Seki is a 1848 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Landscape, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This serene winter scene depicts a snow-covered landscape with a large tree in the foreground, its branches stretching towards the sky. In the background, a few buildings are visible, including a structure with a sloping roof and a torii gate. The painting features a range of colors, from the deep blues and grays of the sky to the warm browns and tans of the buildings. The snow-covered trees and ground add a touch of white to the scene. The artist's use of bold lines and delicate details creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer into the peaceful winter world. Explore more works by artist Utagawa Hiroshige.
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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