Who painted 木曽海道六拾九次之内宮ノ越|Miyanokoshi Station?

木曽海道六拾九次之内宮ノ越|Miyanokoshi Station was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1836.

Where can I see 木曽海道六拾九次之内宮ノ越|Miyanokoshi Station?

木曽海道六拾九次之内宮ノ越|Miyanokoshi Station is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 木曽海道六拾九次之内宮ノ越|Miyanokoshi Station?

木曽海道六拾九次之内宮ノ越|Miyanokoshi Station is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

木曽海道六拾九次之内宮ノ越|Miyanokoshi Station

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1836

木曽海道六拾九次之内宮ノ越|Miyanokoshi Station is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Miyanokoshi Station is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Hiroshige around 1836, featuring a serene landscape with a bridge, trees, and figures against a body of water and a moonlit sky.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a tranquil scene along the Kiso Kaidō, a historic Japanese highway, as part of Hiroshige's series The Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kiso Kaidō. Three individuals walk on the bridge, distinguished by their attire and accessories.

Technique & Style

Executed in ink and color on paper, the print showcases Hiroshige's skillful use of muted colors, light, and shadow to create depth and emphasize the figures.

History & Provenance

Created during the Edo period, the print reflects the cultural significance of travel and scenic representation. It is now held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Context

Hiroshige's work diverges from the typical ukiyo-e focus on urban entertainment, instead capturing atmospheric natural and rural settings.

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.