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近江八景之内 唐崎夜雨|Evening Rain at Karasaki-Pine Tree
近江八景之内 唐崎夜雨|Evening Rain at Karasaki-Pine Tree is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This woodblock print, 'Evening Rain at Karasaki-Pine Tree', is a serene landscape by Utagawa Hiroshige, created around 1832 as part of his ukiyo-e series 'Eight Views of Ōmi'.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tranquil scene at Karasaki, near Lake Biwa, with a prominent pine tree on a small island, boats in the water, and mist-shrouded mountains in the background, evoking a sense of peacefulness and contemplation.
Technique & Style
Rendered in muted tones with subtle color gradations, the print showcases Hiroshige's skill in capturing depth and atmosphere, characteristic of his signature style that blends poetic mood with detailed observation.
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.
近江八景之内 唐崎夜雨|Evening Rain on the Karasaki Pine
Karasaki no Yau|近江八景の内 唐崎夜雨|Evening Rain at Karasaki, Pine Tree
Night Rain at Karasaki, from Eight Views of Ōmi
歌川広重画 「近江八景之内 唐崎夜雨」|Night Rain at Karasaki, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei no uchi)
Karasaki ya'u|近江八景 唐崎夜雨|Pine Tree at Karasaki
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)
東海道五十三次之内 大磯 虎ケ雨|Tiger Rain at Ōiso Station
Azuma Mori Yau|江戸近郊八景之内 吾嬬杜夜雨|Evening Rain in Azuma Wood
近江八景之内 比良暮雪|Evening Snow on Mount Hira
近江八景之内 比良暮雪|Evening Snow on Hira, Lake Biwa