Artwork
近江八景之内 三井晩鐘|Vesper Bells at Mii Temple
近江八景之内 三井晩鐘|Vesper Bells at Mii Temple is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Vesper Bells at Mii Temple is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Hiroshige around 1832. It is part of his series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo and showcases the artist's skill in capturing serene landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tranquil evening scene at Mii Temple, featuring a mountain, trees, houses, and a large body of water. The scene conveys a sense of calmness and tranquility, diverging from the typical ukiyo-e focus on urban entertainment.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by muted colors, with shades of green, brown, and gray dominating the scene. The warm yellow sky adds to the atmospheric effect of dusk, demonstrating Hiroshige's ability to capture the subtleties of natural light.
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.
