92. Mokuboji Temple and Vegetable Fields on Uchigawa Inlet (1857) by Hiroshige

92. Mokuboji Temple and Vegetable Fields on Uchigawa Inlet - Hiroshige - 1857

Artwork Information

Title92. Mokuboji Temple and Vegetable Fields on Uchigawa Inlet
ArtistHiroshige
Date1857
Mediumwoodblock print
Art MovementUkiyo-e

About 92. Mokuboji Temple and Vegetable Fields on Uchigawa Inlet

The artwork, titled “92. Mokuboji Temple and Vegetable Fields on Uchigawa Inlet,” was created by the artist Hiroshige in 1857. It is part of the renowned series “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo” and exemplifies the Ukiyo-e art movement. Executed as a woodblock print, this artwork falls within the landscape genre.

In the artwork, a serene scene unfolds featuring Mokuboji Temple situated by the inlet. The composition captures lush, verdant surroundings with tall, slender trees framing the foreground and rust-colored leaves adding a splash of autumn warmth. The tranquil waters of Uchigawa Inlet blend seamlessly into the scene, with a bridge connecting the landscape across the inlet. The sky exhibits a gradient from a light blue to warm hues, indicating either dawn or dusk, lending a peaceful ambience to the scene. Characters depicted on the shore and aboard a small boat add human activity to the natural scenery, illustrating a harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.

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