東海道五十三次 戸塚|Totsuka
1840
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1840
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a quiet road by the sea. A few travelers walk or ride a donkey, carrying bundles. Tall pine trees lean over the path, and a distant mountain rises behind a calm, blue-green bay. The sky is soft, with just a hint of clouds. Notice how the artist uses flat colors but still makes the scene feel alive. The travelers look small against the big trees and water, which makes the landscape feel huge. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
