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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Shinyoshiwara Emonzaka Nihonzutsumi (Harimaya)|江戸高名会亭尽 新吉原衣紋坂日本堤 播磨屋|The Harimaya at Shinyoshiwara Emonzaka Nihonzutsumi is a 1838 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Human Figure, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a busy street scene with people walking, carrying loads, and gathering near buildings. A tall palm tree stands near the center, and a bridge crosses a canal in the foreground. The rooftops are dark, with some buildings having signs hanging outside. A red fan with writing is held by someone in the crowd. Notice how the artist uses flat colors and clear outlines to show depth, even though everything looks slightly stylized. The scene feels lively but orderly, like a snapshot of daily life. Look up Utagawa Hiroshige next to see how he made everyday scenes feel special.
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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