1836
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東都名所 新吉原衣紋阪秋月|Shin Yoshiwara Emonzaka Aki no Tsuki is a 1836 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Bird, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a serene landscape with a large, bright moon hanging low in the sky. In the foreground, people are walking along a path, carrying boxes and bundles. The scene is set against a backdrop of houses and trees, with a few birds flying overhead. The painting's use of soft colors and gentle lines creates a peaceful atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the moon and the people below. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate designs on the houses and the clothing of the figures. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, which this painting is a part of, you can explore further.
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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