Artwork
東海道五十三次 はま松|Hamamatsu
東海道五十三次 はま松|Hamamatsu is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Hamamatsu is a woodblock print from Utagawa Hiroshige's series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō, created circa 1840. It captures a serene beach scene along the coastal route between Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tranquil beach with a prominent tree, boats at sea, and figures walking with fishing nets. It embodies Hiroshige's shift towards naturalistic landscapes, conveying a sense of peace and inviting contemplation.
Technique & Style
Executed in traditional ukiyo-e style, Hamamatsu features bold lines, vibrant colors, and a deep blue sky with scattered clouds. The horizontal format enhances the expansive, atmospheric quality of the scene.
History & Provenance
Created by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), a renowned ukiyo-e artist, Hamamatsu is part of a celebrated series. The work is now held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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.
