東海道五十三次之内 岡部 宇津の山|Utsu Hill at Okabe
1834
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1834
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a winding path up a green hillside, with a few people carrying bundles. A small house sits near the road, and a bright red tree stands out against the blue sky. A river cuts through the scene, and tall bamboo sways in the background. Notice how the artist used sharp lines to show texture—like the grass or the bamboo—without shading. The colors are flat but bold, with no blending. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists create depth with lines.
