Artwork
名所江戸百景 廓中東雲|Kakuchu Shinonome
名所江戸百景 廓中東雲|Kakuchu Shinonome is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 4 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Kakuchu Shinonome is a woodblock print from Utagawa Hiroshige's series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, created in the late Edo period. The print depicts a serene street scene at dusk, showcasing Hiroshige's skill in capturing subtle light and atmosphere.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a quiet street with pedestrians, trees in blossom, and buildings in the background. A black fence separates the street from a garden or yard, evoking a sense of tranquility and inviting contemplation.
Technique & Style
Hiroshige employed ink and color on paper to achieve nuanced gradations and naturalistic light effects, characteristic of his atmospheric landscapes and ukiyo-e style.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, representing Hiroshige's innovative approach to depicting Edo's changing environments.
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.
