Yūhigaoka at Meguro in the Eastern Capital by Utagawa Hiroshige

Yūhigaoka at Meguro in the Eastern Capital Possibly 1858

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print, ink, color-on-paper

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water colours

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print

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japan

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handmade artwork painting

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oil painting

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ink

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fluid art

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color-on-paper

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coloured pencil

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naive art

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painting painterly

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

"Yūhigaoka at Meguro in the Eastern Capital" is a woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige, created in 1858. This ukiyo-e artwork depicts a serene landscape in the Meguro district of Tokyo, featuring Mount Fuji in the distance, a winding river flowing through fields, and vibrant autumn foliage. The print showcases Hiroshige's mastery of color and perspective, creating a sense of depth and tranquility. It is a classic example of the *One Hundred Famous Views of Edo* series, which documented the beauty of various places in Edo (now Tokyo). The Minneapolis Institute of Art currently houses this captivating piece.

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