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名所江戸百景 千駄木団子坂花屋敷|Sendagi Dangozaka

名所江戸百景 千駄木団子坂花屋敷|Sendagi Dangozaka is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This woodblock print, 'Sendagi Dangozaka,' is part of Utagawa Hiroshige's 'One Hundred Famous Views of Edo' series, created in 1856. It showcases the artist's skill in capturing landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene in the Sendagi Dangozaka district, featuring a slope lined with blooming cherry blossom trees and a large building amidst pine trees. The tranquil atmosphere and vibrant colors evoke the fleeting beauty of spring.
Technique & Style
Hiroshige employed bold colors and meticulous drawing to convey the delicate blossoms and serene landscape. The use of ink and color on paper highlights his mastery of ukiyo-e techniques, diverging from traditional figure-centric subjects.
History & Provenance
The print is now held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifying Hiroshige's contribution to the ukiyo-e genre and his focus on landscapes.
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.
















