Ocean View
1797-1858
Classification
landscapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Robert H. Patterson
Accession Number
1941-31-252
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Ando Hiroshige (1797–1858), one of Japan's most celebrated ukiyo-e masters, crafted *Ocean View* during the Edo period, a time when woodblock prints flourished as an accessible art form for everyday people. Known for his poetic landscapes that captured the fleeting beauty of nature, Hiroshige elevated the genre with vivid depictions of travel scenes, seasonal moods, and dramatic vistas. This work, classified as a landscape, exemplifies his ability to evoke the sublime power of the sea, blending meticulous observation with emotional resonance. Though the medium remains under research, *Ocean V...