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東海道五十三次之内亀山雪晴|Clear Weather after Snow was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1829.

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東海道五十三次之内亀山雪晴|Clear Weather after Snow is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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東海道五十三次之内亀山雪晴|Clear Weather after Snow

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1829

東海道五十三次之内亀山雪晴|Clear Weather after Snow is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1829 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1829 by Utagawa Hiroshige, this woodblock print belongs to his celebrated series *The Fifty‑three Stations of the Tōkaidō*. It portrays the post‑town of Kameyama shortly after a snowfall, capturing a tranquil moment on the historic highway that linked Edo and Kyoto during the Edo period.

Subject & Meaning

The scene centers on a winding road threading through a snow‑laden landscape, flanked by tall pines and modest dwellings that emerge from the hills. The pale sky, shifting from soft blue to a hint of pink, suggests the transition from winter to early spring, emphasizing the quiet beauty of seasonal change.

Technique & Style

Executed with ink and color on paper, the print relies on clean, simplified lines and flat areas of hue to suggest depth. Hiroshige’s restrained detailing—absence of intricate textures and reliance on shape—guides the viewer’s eye along the road, creating a sense of movement through the serene environment.

History & Provenance

Part of the *Fifty‑three Stations* series, the work was produced for commercial distribution in the late Edo market, where such travel prints were popular among merchants and travelers. Original impressions were printed in Edo (modern Tokyo) and circulated widely, contributing to Hiroshige’s reputation as a leading landscape ukiyo‑e artist.

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.