Who painted 東海道五十三次鳴海名産絞り店|Narumi?

東海道五十三次鳴海名産絞り店|Narumi was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1840.

Where can I see 東海道五十三次鳴海名産絞り店|Narumi?

東海道五十三次鳴海名産絞り店|Narumi is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 東海道五十三次鳴海名産絞り店|Narumi?

東海道五十三次鳴海名産絞り店|Narumi is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

東海道五十三次鳴海名産絞り店|Narumi

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1840

東海道五十三次鳴海名産絞り店|Narumi is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, 'Narumi,' is part of Utagawa Hiroshige's 'The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō' series, created around 1840. It showcases Hiroshige's skill in landscape prints, a departure from the typical ukiyo-e focus on urban entertainment.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a scene from the Tōkaidō road, a historic route between Edo and Kyoto, focusing on Narumi's indigo-dyed fabric shops. It captures everyday life, with people walking in various directions, highlighting the town's commercial activity.

Technique & Style

Hiroshige's use of color and composition creates depth and movement. The contrast between the cool tones of the background mountain and the warm tones of the buildings adds visual interest, demonstrating his mastery of ukiyo-e techniques.

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.