Who painted 東海道五十三次関本陣早立|Seki, Stations No. 48?

東海道五十三次関本陣早立|Seki, Stations No. 48 was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1834.

Where can I see 東海道五十三次関本陣早立|Seki, Stations No. 48?

東海道五十三次関本陣早立|Seki, Stations No. 48 is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 東海道五十三次関本陣早立|Seki, Stations No. 48?

東海道五十三次関本陣早立|Seki, Stations No. 48 is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

東海道五十三次関本陣早立|Seki, Stations No. 48

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1834

東海道五十三次関本陣早立|Seki, Stations No. 48 is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Seki, Stations No.

About this work

Overview

Seki, Stations No. 48 is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Hiroshige around 1834, as part of The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō series, depicting a scene from the post town of Seki along the Tokaido road.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures a bustling riverside moment in Seki, showcasing everyday life and travel along the vital Edo-Kyoto route, emphasizing naturalistic and atmospheric elements over traditional ukiyo-e subjects.

Technique & Style

Hiroshige's characteristic attention to detail is evident in the intricate patterns on flags, varied clothing, and layered composition, blending ink and color on paper to evoke a sense of depth and activity.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1834 by Utagawa Hiroshige for The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō series, part of the late Edo period's ukiyo-e movement.

Context

Part of a broader series documenting the Tokaido's fifty-three stations, this work reflects Hiroshige's shift towards capturing Japan's landscapes and the lives of common travelers.

Legacy

As part of Hiroshige's renowned series, Seki, Stations No. 48 contributes to the artist's lasting influence on Japanese ukiyo-e and the global appreciation of Japanese landscape art.

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.