Who painted 木曽海道六拾九次之内芦田|Ashida Station?

木曽海道六拾九次之内芦田|Ashida Station was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1835.

Where can I see 木曽海道六拾九次之内芦田|Ashida Station?

木曽海道六拾九次之内芦田|Ashida Station is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 木曽海道六拾九次之内芦田|Ashida Station?

木曽海道六拾九次之内芦田|Ashida Station is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

木曽海道六拾九次之内芦田|Ashida Station

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1835

木曽海道六拾九次之内芦田|Ashida Station is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Ashida Station is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Hiroshige around 1835, as part of his series The Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaidō. Executed in ink and color on paper, it exemplifies Hiroshige's contribution to ukiyo-e, a genre he reoriented towards landscapes and travel routes.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene, hilly landscape along a winding road, lined with tall trees, a bridge, and a stream. Small figures are present but secondary to the natural scenery, emphasizing the beauty of Japan's countryside.

Technique & Style

Hiroshige employed cross-hatching to achieve depth, using crisscrossed lines to create shaded areas, particularly in the trees and hills. The color palette is restrained yet vibrant, featuring greens, blues, and earthy tones.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1835 for The Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaidō series, specific provenance details for this particular print are not provided.

Context

Part of a broader shift in ukiyo-e from urban to natural and travel-themed subjects, Ashida Station reflects Hiroshige's influence in popularizing Japan's scenic landscapes during the late Edo period.

Legacy

As a representative work of Hiroshige's landscape-focused ukiyo-e, Ashida Station contributes to the artist's enduring reputation for capturing the essence of Japan's natural beauty and his impact on the development of Japanese printmaking.

Artist & collection

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.