1916
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東海道五十三次 関|Seki, from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road is a 1916 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a busy roadside stop with people and animals. On the left, four men in blue and white robes lead a long black carriage pulled by horses. In the center, a group of travelers sits on the grass under a green awning, while others stand or walk around. The background has tall buildings with tiled roofs and a bridge over a river. Notice the bright colors and simple shapes—this style was meant to look lively and easy to read. The text on the right side is Japanese, likely naming the place. Look up Utagawa Hiroshige to see more prints like this one.
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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