1837
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
江都名所 新橋の図|Shimbashi no Zu is a 1837 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Animal, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a bustling street scene in 19th-century Japan. People of all ages are walking in different directions, some carrying items. In the foreground, a man leads a black ox pulling a cart, while a white dog walks nearby. A large building with a blue facade and a sign stands on the left. The background features more buildings and a bridge. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of energy and movement. The contrast between the cool tones of the buildings and the warm tones of the people's clothing adds depth to the scene. This painting is reminiscent of the Romanticism movement. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
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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