1830
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
本朝名所 相州七里ヶ浜|Soshu, Shichi-ri ga Hama is a 1830 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Landscape, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a serene landscape with a large wave in the foreground, set against a backdrop of a mountain range. The wave is rendered in shades of blue and white, while the mountains are depicted in various shades of green and brown. In the foreground, a group of people are shown on the beach, with one person riding a horse. The painting features a range of colors, including blues, greens, and browns, which are used to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors gives the painting a dynamic and expressive feel. The painting is a beautiful example of a landscape scene, and it invites the viewer to explore the natural world. For more information on the artist's use of color and composition, look up 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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