Artwork
江戸名所 高輪月の景|Takanawa Tsuki no Kei
江戸名所 高輪月の景|Takanawa Tsuki no Kei is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 7 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- JP633
- Credit line
- Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1918
About this work
Overview
Takanawa Tsuki no Kei is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Hiroshige, a prominent artist of the late Edo period. The print is executed in ink and color on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene nighttime scene at Takanawa, with a large moon reflected in calm water and people gathered on the shore. The composition captures the interplay of moonlight and landscape, conveying a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
Hiroshige's use of color and composition creates a peaceful atmosphere, with intricate details such as boat designs and tree textures. The print showcases the artist's skill in ukiyo-e, a genre he helped shift towards landscape-focused works.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
