Inside the Garden at Takao 1836 - 1870

Hasegawa Sadanobu's "Inside the Garden at Takao" is a woodblock print depicting a tranquil Japanese landscape. The print, created between 1836 and 1870, features a serene view of a forested valley with a winding river snaking through it, all framed by a towering hillside. The trees are rendered in shades of green and brown, while the sky is a soft blue with a delicate pink hue on the horizon, suggesting a sunrise or sunset. The print offers a glimpse into the natural beauty of Japan, a theme prevalent in Sadanobu's ukiyo-e art. It is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcasing the artist's mastery of depicting the serenity and elegance of the Japanese landscape.