Who painted 近江八景之内粟津晴嵐|Clearing Weather at Awazu, Lake Biwa?

近江八景之内粟津晴嵐|Clearing Weather at Awazu, Lake Biwa was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1835.

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近江八景之内粟津晴嵐|Clearing Weather at Awazu, Lake Biwa is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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近江八景之内粟津晴嵐|Clearing Weather at Awazu, Lake Biwa is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

近江八景之内粟津晴嵐|Clearing Weather at Awazu, Lake Biwa

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1835

近江八景之内粟津晴嵐|Clearing Weather at Awazu, Lake Biwa 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

Clearing Weather at Awazu, Lake Biwa is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Hiroshige around 1835 as part of the Eight Views of Ōmi series.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene lakeside scene with a mountain in the background, calm water dotted with boats, and a shoreline with trees and a bridge. The atmosphere is tranquil, with a pale sky and soft clouds.

Technique & Style

Hiroshige used simple lines and flat colors to convey depth, emphasizing the stillness of the natural scene. The artist's composition showcases his mastery of atmospheric perspective.

Context

This work is part of Hiroshige's landscape series, which diverged from typical ukiyo-e subjects by focusing on natural scenery rather than urban entertainment.

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.