Forest of Suijin Shrine and Masaki on the Sumida River, 1856, 8th month
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperexpand_more
The Margaret McMillan Webber Estateexpand_more 51.40.25
Not on Viewexpand_more
Hiroshige framed a view across the Sumida River towards Suijin Shrine with blossoming cherry branches. The multi-petal variety shown here blooms slightly later that the more ubiquitous single petal type. The earlier edition (left) is easily distinguishable by its delicate coloring of the background. The pale blue gradations for the sky, distant mountain, and pink haze along the horizon all masterly suggest the spring-like weather. The later edition (right), shows a darker sky and mountain silhouetted in gray suggestive of a scene at dusk.
Details
- Title
- Forest of Suijin Shrine and Masaki on the Sumida River
- Artist Life
- 1797 - 1858
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 51.40.25
- Catalogue Raisonne
- Ukiyo-e shûka 14 (1981), Hiroshige list, p. 250, vertical ôban #62.58
- Curator Approved
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