Who painted 近江八景之内堅田落雁|Returning Geese at Katada?

近江八景之内堅田落雁|Returning Geese at Katada was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1832.

Where can I see 近江八景之内堅田落雁|Returning Geese at Katada?

近江八景之内堅田落雁|Returning Geese at Katada is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 近江八景之内堅田落雁|Returning Geese at Katada?

近江八景之内堅田落雁|Returning Geese at Katada is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

近江八景之内堅田落雁|Returning Geese at Katada

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1832

近江八景之内堅田落雁|Returning Geese at Katada is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Returning Geese at Katada, a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige, dates to around 1832 and is part of a series highlighting Ōmi region landscapes. Executed in ink and color on paper, the piece captures a serene lakeside moment.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a peaceful lakeside scene with a small boat, distant mountain under cloudy skies, and a flock of birds in flight towards the shore, which features houses, trees, and a dock-like structure. Despite the title, the birds are not explicitly identified as geese, and their flight is a general element of the serene atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Hiroshige employed soft colors and simplified forms to convey tranquility, characteristic of his landscape-focused approach within the ukiyo-e tradition.

History & Provenance

Created during the Edo period, the print is now part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

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.