1840
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
忠臣蔵 十一段目 夜打 押寄|The Loyal Ronin Crossing the Long Bridge to Embark for the Night Attack upon Moronao is a 1840 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a serene scene of a bridge spanning a body of water, with a group of people standing on it. In the foreground, two individuals are shown in a boat, while another person stands on the shore. The background features a few trees and a clear sky. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the bridge's structure and the people's attire. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and tranquility. This painting is a great example of Utagawa Hiroshige's work, and if you're interested in learning more about his style and technique, you should check out other works by the artist 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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