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木曽海道六拾九次之内  和田|Wada Station, by Utagawa Hiroshige, ink, 1835

木曽海道六拾九次之内 和田|Wada Station

Utagawa Hiroshige

1835

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

木曽海道六拾九次之内 和田|Wada Station is a 1835 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Human Figure, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Utagawa Hiroshige
When & what style?
1835 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a mountain landscape with a winding road. The road is lined with trees and has people walking on it. The people are carrying baskets and wearing traditional clothing. The mountain is covered in trees and has a rocky peak. The sky is a light color with some clouds. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes the beauty of nature. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are delicate, with a focus on capturing the texture of the trees and the roughness of the mountain. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of Utagawa Hiroshige, a Japanese artist known for his landscapes.

About the artist

Portrait of Utagawa Hiroshige
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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