1916
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東海道五十三次 四日市|Yokkaichi, from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road is a 1916 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, depicting Bridge, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a serene scene of people walking along a path beside a river, with a bridge in the foreground. The path is lined with trees and grass, and the sky is a soft pink and blue. In the background, there are more trees and buildings, with a few people walking along the path. The painting is done in a traditional Japanese style, with bold lines and bright colors. The artist has used a range of techniques to create texture and depth, including cross-hatching. The painting is a beautiful representation of everyday life in Japan, and it invites the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of cross-hatching, look up the technique.
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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