32. The Yanagishima (1857) by Hiroshige

32. The Yanagishima - Hiroshige - 1857

Artwork Information

Title32. The Yanagishima
ArtistHiroshige
Date1857
Art MovementUkiyo-e

About 32. The Yanagishima

The artwork titled “32. The Yanagishima,” created by Hiroshige in 1857, is a notable piece within the Ukiyo-e art movement. This landscape genre artwork is part of the series “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.” The composition vividly captures the essence of Edo (modern-day Tokyo) through its intricate details and scenic depiction.

In the artwork, a tranquil scene unfolds along a waterway, with boats gently navigating the water, indicating bustling human activity. The foreground showcases traditional Japanese architecture with houses and buildings interspersed among lush greenery, connected by a gracefully arched wooden bridge. People are visible strolling along the riverbank, engaging in everyday life. The midground is dominated by a vibrant expanse of fields, trees, and structured landscape, extending towards the horizon. The backdrop features distant mountains under a gradient sky, transitioning from a light sunset hue at the horizon to a deep blue zenith, highlighting Hiroshige’s mastery in rendering atmospheric perspective and natural beauty.

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