Who painted 東都名所芝愛宕山上の図|Shiba Atago Sanjo no Zu?

東都名所芝愛宕山上の図|Shiba Atago Sanjo no Zu was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1834.

Where can I see 東都名所芝愛宕山上の図|Shiba Atago Sanjo no Zu?

東都名所芝愛宕山上の図|Shiba Atago Sanjo no Zu is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 東都名所芝愛宕山上の図|Shiba Atago Sanjo no Zu?

東都名所芝愛宕山上の図|Shiba Atago Sanjo no Zu is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

東都名所芝愛宕山上の図|Shiba Atago Sanjo no Zu

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1834

東都名所芝愛宕山上の図|Shiba Atago Sanjo no Zu 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.

About this work

Overview

Utagawa Hiroshige's woodblock print 'Shiba Atago Sanjo no Zu' dates to around 1834. Executed in ink and color on paper, it exemplifies the artist's focus on landscapes and notable sites in Edo.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a bustling riverside scene near Mount Atago in Edo's Shiba district, featuring a temple, stalls, and people engaged in various activities. A rainbow stretches across the sky, adding a touch of drama to the everyday scene.

Technique & Style

Hiroshige employed bold outlines and flat colors to create a lively yet orderly composition. The use of contrasting colors, such as the tall red gate, adds visual interest to the scene.

Context

As part of Hiroshige's broader oeuvre on Edo's notable places, 'Shiba Atago Sanjo no Zu' reflects the artist's interest in capturing the city's landscapes and everyday life.

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.