Who painted Karasaki ya'u|近江八景唐崎夜雨|Pine Tree at Karasaki?

Karasaki ya'u|近江八景唐崎夜雨|Pine Tree at Karasaki was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1857.

Where can I see Karasaki ya'u|近江八景唐崎夜雨|Pine Tree at Karasaki?

Karasaki ya'u|近江八景唐崎夜雨|Pine Tree at Karasaki is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Karasaki ya'u|近江八景唐崎夜雨|Pine Tree at Karasaki?

Karasaki ya'u|近江八景唐崎夜雨|Pine Tree at Karasaki is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Karasaki ya'u|近江八景唐崎夜雨|Pine Tree at Karasaki

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1857

Karasaki ya'u|近江八景唐崎夜雨|Pine Tree at Karasaki is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1857 woodblock print, 'Pine Tree at Karasaki,' is a landscape by Utagawa Hiroshige, a prominent figure in the ukiyo-e tradition.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene nocturnal scene by a lake, with a dark mountain, boats on calm water, and trees lining the shore, all softly illuminated by moonlight and cloud cover.

Technique & Style

Hiroshige employed fine lines to convey a gentle rain and used muted yet visible colors. The artist's use of cross-hatching adds depth to the scene.

Context

Hiroshige was known for his atmospheric landscapes, often exploring scenic views across Japan, diverging from the typical urban subjects of the ukiyo-e genre.

Artist & collection

Artist

Utagawa Hiroshige

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.