1857
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
歌川広重画 『諸國六玉川』|Six Jewel Rivers from Various Provinces is a 1857 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Impressionism work, depicting Landscape, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This Japanese woodblock print shows a serene landscape. A winding river flows through the center, with a full moon shining above. In the foreground, two women sit on the riverbank, one holding a paddle. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and mountains, with trees and grasses scattered throughout. The color palette is muted, with shades of blue, gray, and green dominating the scene. The artist's use of subtle color and composition creates a sense of tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the painting. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, explore the works of 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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