Artwork preview

Hamamatsu Station

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print of two people and two trees on beach; ocean in background. Two people on a beach are walking toward the right; a man on the left; a woman with an umbrella on the right. Man is wearing robe with yellow and blue patches; woman wearing a kimono with a floral pattern. Two thick trees with brown trunks and green leaves; trees are bent. Ocean behind trees; dark blue with white crested waves. Boats on water in a line from left to right. Dark gray gradient on top. A red banner on the right side with black writing. A diamond shape on the left with writing beside it.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1842
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 393 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette