City View
Classification
landscapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Robert H. Patterson
Accession Number
1941-31-323
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Ando Hiroshige (1797–1858), one of Japan's most celebrated ukiyo-e artists, masterfully captured the fleeting beauty of everyday life during the Edo period. Renowned for his evocative landscapes, Hiroshige's works often blend serene natural vistas with glimpses of human activity, using delicate lines and subtle color gradients achieved through woodblock printing techniques. *City View*, housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection as a gift from the Estate of Mrs. Robert H. Patterson, exemplifies his skill in depicting urban scenes, offering a window into 19th-century Japanese ci...