Artwork

東都築地ホテル館庭前の図|Illustration of the Front Garden of the Tsukiji Hotel in the Eastern Capital (Tōto Tsukiji hoteru kan niwa mae no zu)

東都築地ホテル館庭前の図|Illustration of the Front Garden of the Tsukiji Hotel in the Eastern Capital (Tōto Tsukiji hoteru kan niwa mae no zu) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Hiroshige III. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This triptych woodblock print, created around 1870, depicts a tranquil scene at the Tsukiji Hotel in Tokyo.

About this work

Overview

This triptych woodblock print, created around 1870, depicts a tranquil scene at the Tsukiji Hotel in Tokyo. The work is attributed to Utagawa Hiroshige III and is held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a serene garden with strolling figures and boats in the background. The lush greenery and traditional attire of the people evoke a sense of time and place in late 19th-century Japan.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The woodblock print technique allows for intricate details and subtle color gradations, showcasing the artist's skill.