1856
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
名所江戸百景 深川木場|The Lumber Yard at Fukagawa is a 1856 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Impressionism work, depicting Animal, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a serene winter scene, with a tranquil river flowing through the center. The river is flanked by trees and buildings, while a few birds fly overhead. In the foreground, a large tree stands tall, its branches stretching upwards towards the sky. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere, from the soft blues and greens of the river to the warm browns and grays of the trees and buildings. One interesting detail in this painting is the use of perspective, with the river and buildings receding into the distance to create a sense of depth. The artist has also used a range of techniques, including cross-hatching, to create texture and detail in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up 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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