Artwork
東海道五十三次 坂の下|Saka no Shita
東海道五十三次 坂の下|Saka no Shita 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
Saka no Shita is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Hiroshige around 1840 as part of his series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape with travelers on a path, carrying various items, set against a mountainous backdrop. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and everyday life along the Tōkaidō road during Japan's Edo period.
Technique & Style
Executed in ink and color on paper, the work showcases Hiroshige's use of muted colors and composition to create depth. Shades of green, blue, and brown dominate the scene, with a small stream adding to the peaceful atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
