1834
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東海道五十三次之内 舞坂 今切真景|View of Imaki Point from Maizaka is a 1834 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a serene landscape with a large mountain in the background and a body of water in the foreground. Several small boats are scattered across the water, and a few trees are visible on the shore. The sky above is a warm, gradient color, transitioning from light to dark. A subtle detail in the painting is the use of different shades of blue to depict the water, creating a sense of depth and texture. The artist's attention to detail in capturing the natural beauty of the scene is evident. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist behind this piece, you might want to look into the works of 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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