Who painted 名所江戸百景目黒太鼓橋夕ひの岡|Ochanomizu?

名所江戸百景目黒太鼓橋夕ひの岡|Ochanomizu was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige.

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名所江戸百景目黒太鼓橋夕ひの岡|Ochanomizu is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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名所江戸百景目黒太鼓橋夕ひの岡|Ochanomizu is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

名所江戸百景目黒太鼓橋夕ひの岡|Ochanomizu

Utagawa Hiroshige

名所江戸百景目黒太鼓橋夕ひの岡|Ochanomizu is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print is part of Utagawa Hiroshige's series 'One Hundred Famous Views of Edo'. Created using ink and color on paper, it showcases Hiroshige's skill in landscape prints.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a winter scene at Ochanomizu, with a bridge over a stream and people crossing or standing on the riverbank. The serene atmosphere is enhanced by the starry night sky and muted colors.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by its use of muted colors for the bridge and figures, contrasting with the grays and blues of the trees and sky, creating a tranquil effect.

History & Provenance

Hiroshige, a prominent ukiyo-e artist, worked on 'One Hundred Famous Views of Edo' until his death in 1858, after which the series was completed.

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.