1916
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東海道五十三次 庄野|Shōno, from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road is a 1916 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, depicting Tree, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This woodblock print shows a group of men carrying bundles of straw on a road. They wear loincloths and are barefoot. The scene is set in a rural landscape with trees, hills, and a cloudy sky. The men are running along the road, which is lined with trees and fields. In the background, there are hills and mountains. The sky is cloudy, with a few birds flying overhead. The print is a beautiful example of Japanese art from the early 20th century. It showcases the artist's skill in capturing everyday life in a serene and peaceful setting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, look up 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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