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Artwork

東京築地ホテル館|The Tsukiji Hotel in Tokyo (Tokyo Tsukiji hoteru kan)

東京築地ホテル館|The Tsukiji Hotel in Tokyo (Tokyo Tsukiji hoteru kan) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Hiroshige III. It dates from 5 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Utagawa Hiroshige III's 'The Tsukiji Hotel in Tokyo' is a triptych woodblock print combining ink and color on paper, currently part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a bustling river scene in late 19th-century Tokyo, juxtaposing traditional Japanese life with Western influences, notably the 'City of Yedo' ship and American flags, highlighting cultural intersection.

Technique & Style

Hiroshige III employed bold, vibrant colors and clean lines to detail the ship and the hotel's wooden latticework, with shading techniques (such as cross-hatching) adding depth to the composition.

History & Provenance

Created in the late 19th century, the work is now held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.