東海道五十三次之内 吉原|Yoshiwara

東海道五十三次之内 吉原|Yoshiwara

Utagawa Hiroshige

1842

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a quiet village scene with a big mountain in the background. In the foreground, two men walk under a tall tree—one carries a bundle, the other leans on a walking stick. To the right, a small shop sits by the road, with a person inside and tools hanging on the wall. The fields are green and neatly planted, while the sky is bright blue with wispy clouds. The mountain in the distance is likely Mount Fuji, a famous landmark in Japan. The artist used bold colors and simple shapes to create a peaceful, everyday moment. Look up Utagawa Hiroshige to see more prints like this one.

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