Artwork
歌川広重画 「あふみ八景 石山秋月」|Autumn Moon at Ishiyama, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei)
歌川広重画 「あふみ八景 石山秋月」|Autumn Moon at Ishiyama, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This woodblock print, Autumn Moon at Ishiyama, is part of the Eight Views of Ōmi series created by Utagawa Hiroshige around 1834. It is a serene nocturnal scene rendered in ink and color on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tranquil waterside setting with a temple or village, characterized by a large tree overhanging a cluster of buildings and small boats on the water. The scene is illuminated by a moon in the upper corner.
Technique & Style
Hiroshige employed bold colors, including deep blues, soft whites, and earthy browns, to evoke a peaceful atmosphere. The use of contrasting dark roofs against a pale sky adds to the serene mood.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. It represents Hiroshige's contribution to the ukiyo-e genre, particularly in landscape series that diverged from the traditional focus on urban entertainment scenes.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
歌川広重画 「あふみ八景 辛崎夜雨」|Evening Rain at Karasaki, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei)
歌川広重画 「あふみ八景 堅田落雁」|Descending Geese at Katada, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei)
歌川広重画 「近江八景 粟津晴嵐」|Clearing Weather at Awazu (Awazu seiran), from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei)
歌川広重画 「近江八景 三井晩鐘」|Evening Bell at Miidera Temple, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei)
近江八景之内 石山秋月|The Autumn Moon at Ishiyama on Lake Biwa