東海道五十三次 四日市|Yokkaichi
1838
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1838
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東海道五十三次 四日市|Yokkaichi is a 1838 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting bridge, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a quiet riverside scene with a wooden bridge crossing calm water. People in simple clothes walk along a path, some carrying umbrellas or bundles. On the left, two kids wade near the shore while adults stroll under bare trees. The background has fields and a low hill, all painted in soft blues, greens, and earthy tones. Notice how the artist used flat colors and clean lines to show movement and stillness at once. The bridge’s simple design contrasts with the lively figures, making the scene feel both peaceful and full of life. Want to learn more? Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
