Who created "Scene from Series of Scenes of Tokyo"?

Scene from Series of Scenes of Tokyo was created by Utagawa Hiroshige in 19th century.

When was "Scene from Series of Scenes of Tokyo" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Scene from Series of Scenes of Tokyo"?

Scene from Series of Scenes of Tokyo is Wood.

Is "Scene from Series of Scenes of Tokyo" in the public domain?

Yes, Scene from Series of Scenes of Tokyo is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Scene from Series of Scenes of Tokyo

Utagawa Hiroshige

19th century

Medium

Wood

Dimensions

13 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. (34.9 x 24.1 cm)

Classification

Woodblocks

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Harry E. Goldman, 1955

Accession Number

55.153

Tags

LandscapesTrees

Art Historical Context

Utagawa Hiroshige1797–1858), one of Japan's greatest ukiyo-e masters, captures the essence of everyday life in 19th-century Tokyo (then Edo) in this wood print from his *Series of Scenes of Tokyo*. for his poetic landscapes, Hiroshige often depicted natural beauty intertwined with urban scenes, as seen here in a composition featuring trees amid expansive vistas. Created during the late Edo period, these prints offered affordable glimpses into the city's vibrant world, blending realism with atmospheric mood. Hiroshige's genius lies in his innovative use of color and perspective, employing subt...

About the Artist

Utagawa Hiroshige · 1826–1869

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858), born Andō Tokutarō, was the last great master of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock printmaking and one of the most influential landscape artists in history. Born in Edo (modern Tokyo) into a low-ranking samurai family serving as fire wardens, Hiroshige transformed landscape printmaking into a poetic meditation on nature, weather, and everyday life. His revolutionary approac...

Scene from Series of Scenes of Tokyo

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