富士三十六景 東都両ごく|Toto, Ryogoku, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This serene woodblock print depicts a tranquil scene of a bridge spanning a river, with a majestic mountain rising in the distance. In the foreground, two women sit on a boat, while others paddle or sit in boats on the river. The bridge is lined with people, and the sky above is a soft blend of blue and white. A large tree branch hangs down from the top left corner, its leaves a vibrant green. The overall atmosphere is one of peacefulness, with the gentle movement of the boats and the stillness of the mountain creating a sense of calm. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and perspective, drawing the viewer's eye to the mountain in the distance. For more works by this artist, explore the prints of Utagawa Hiroshige.
