Artwork
東海道五十三次之内 亀山|Kameyama
東海道五十三次之内 亀山|Kameyama is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Kameyama is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Hiroshige around 1842 as part of his series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts travelers carrying heavy loads along a road lined with trees and hills, suggesting a stop on a long journey near a village. The scene captures the everyday struggles of travelers during Japan's Edo period.
Technique & Style
Hiroshige used ink and color on paper to create a horizontal composition characterized by simple shapes, bold outlines, and flat, bright colors. This style reflects his distinctive approach to landscape depiction.
Context
As part of The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō series, Kameyama represents Hiroshige's focus on landscapes and travel routes, diverging from the typical ukiyo-e emphasis on urban subjects.
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.
