1838
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
木曽海道六拾九次之内 須原|Suhara, from The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaidō is a 1838 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Horse, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This woodblock print depicts a scene of people running in the rain. The group of individuals, clad in traditional Japanese attire and carrying umbrellas, hurry along a path. In the background, a horse-drawn cart is visible, and a house stands to the right. The atmosphere is one of urgency, as the figures rush to seek shelter from the downpour. The artist's use of bold lines and vibrant colors adds depth and emotion to the scene. The contrast between the dark, rainy sky and the warm, golden tones of the figures creates a sense of drama and energy. This dynamic scene is reminiscent of the works of Utagawa Hiroshige, a master of Japanese woodblock printing.
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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