Artwork
東海道五十三次之内 舞坂 今切真景|View of Imaki Point from Maizaka
東海道五十三次之内 舞坂 今切真景|View of Imaki Point from Maizaka 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
This woodblock print, 'View of Imaki Point from Maizaka', is a landscape scene created by Utagawa Hiroshige around 1834. It is part of 'The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō' series, showcasing a scenic view along the Tōkaidō road.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape with a large mountain, a body of water, and small boats. It diverges from typical ukiyo-e themes, focusing instead on natural scenery and atmospheric effects.
Technique & Style
Hiroshige employed varying shades of blue to convey depth and texture in the water, demonstrating attention to detail. The sky is rendered in a warm gradient, transitioning from light to dark, adding to the scene's natural beauty.
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.
