Artwork
Yodogawa|京都名所之内 淀川|On the Yodo River
Yodogawa|京都名所之内 淀川|On the Yodo River is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
On the Yodo River is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1828, featuring ink and color on paper. It is part of a Kyoto scenic views series, deviating from traditional ukiyo-e subjects by emphasizing landscapes and urban environments.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a nighttime scene with figures on a boat in the Yodo River under a full moon. The composition focuses on capturing the natural setting and human presence within it, reflecting Hiroshige's shift towards landscapes.
Technique & Style
Hiroshige employed a predominantly blue and gray palette with subtle yellow and red accents. Notable is the use of varied blue shades to achieve depth in the river, complete with detailed ripples and reflective light effects.
History & Provenance
Created in 1828, the print is now held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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.
