1834
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東海道五十三次之内 白須賀 汐見阪図|Shirasuka, Shio-mi Zaka is a 1834 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Landscape, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a quiet coastal scene with a winding road cutting through a rocky shore. Tall pine trees lean over the path, and a few small buildings dot the landscape near the water. The sea is calm, with boats scattered across it, and the sky glows softly in the distance. Notice how the artist uses simple shapes and bold colors to create depth, especially in the way the trees frame the scene. The road looks like it’s leading toward a distant bridge or landmark, but it’s hard to tell exactly what it is. If you like this style, check out Utagawa Hiroshige for more prints like it.
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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