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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, by Utagawa Hiroshige, ink, 1856
名所江戸百景 千駄木団子坂花屋敷|Sendagi Dangozaka, by Utagawa Hiroshige, ink, 1856

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

Portrait of Utagawa Hiroshige

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.