1828
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Shibaura Seiran|江戸近郊八景之内 芝浦晴嵐|Clearing Weather at Shibaura is a 1828 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This serene landscape painting depicts a tranquil scene of boats on the water, with a few trees and a rocky shoreline in the background. The sky above is a soft blend of pink and blue hues. In the foreground, a large boat dominates the scene, with its mast and rigging prominently displayed. The water is depicted in gentle waves, adding to the overall sense of calm. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the peaceful world of the painting. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to 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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