Artwork

Fujisawa-shuku

Fujisawa-shuku, by Andō Hiroshige, ink
Fujisawa-shuku, by Andō Hiroshige, ink

Fujisawa-shuku is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Andō Hiroshige. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Fujisawa-shuku is a color woodcut print on Japanese paper created by Andō Hiroshige in 1855.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene scene of travelers resting under tall pine trees, with a mountain and small buildings visible in the background. The travelers appear to be pausing on a journey, conveying a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

The artist employed simple shapes and clean lines to render the trees and figures, achieving a peaceful atmosphere. Soft colors, including greens, blues, and earthy browns, dominate the composition, complemented by a calm sky.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.