Who painted 京都名所之内四条河原夕涼|Cooling off in the Evening at Shijogawara?

京都名所之内四条河原夕涼|Cooling off in the Evening at Shijogawara was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1834.

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京都名所之内四条河原夕涼|Cooling off in the Evening at Shijogawara is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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京都名所之内四条河原夕涼|Cooling off in the Evening at Shijogawara is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

京都名所之内四条河原夕涼|Cooling off in the Evening at Shijogawara

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1834

京都名所之内四条河原夕涼|Cooling off in the Evening at Shijogawara 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

Utagawa Hiroshige's 'Cooling off in the Evening at Shijogawara' is a woodblock print created around 1834, featuring a serene riverside scene at dusk. It is part of his 'Scenic Places in Kyoto' series, showcasing the city's notable locations.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a lively gathering on a wooden platform by a calm river, with people relaxing and socializing. A long building with red lanterns lines the riverbank, adding warmth to the evening atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Hiroshige employed bold outlines and flat colors to convey a sense of activity and crowding, characteristic of his ukiyo-e style. The glowing lanterns against the darkening sky create a vibrant contrast.

Context

As part of 'Scenic Places in Kyoto', this work diverges from the typical ukiyo-e focus on urban pleasure districts, instead highlighting everyday life and natural scenery in and around Kyoto, the former imperial capital.

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.