Mishima: Morning Mist (Mishima, asagiri), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi)

Utagawa Hiroshige

Created:

Movement:

c. 1833/34

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key Notes:

Ethereal Landscape; Ukiyo-e Mastery

Dimensions:

24.3 × 37.5 cm (9 9/16 × 14 3/4 in.)

medium:

Color woodblock print; oban

Difficulty:

Easy

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story of the work:

"Mishima: Morning Mist (Mishima, asagiri)" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige, part of his renowned series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road," created between 1833 and 1834. This series captures the scenic beauty and cultural significance of the Tokaido, a major travel route in Edo-period Japan, with "Mishima" depicting travelers enveloped in morning mist, highlighting Hiroshige's mastery in rendering atmospheric effects.

Description of the work:

"Mishima: Morning Mist" by Utagawa Hiroshige is a color woodblock print that depicts a serene landscape enveloped in mist, characteristic of the artist's ability to capture atmospheric conditions. The composition features travelers and packhorses traversing a path, with the mist subtly obscuring the background, creating a sense of depth and tranquility typical of the "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road" series.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Art Institute of Chicago

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