DogUtagawa Hiroshige · 1858
Woodblock Print- WallArt
- Japanese Landscape Painting
1858- 19th Century
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 – 1858)
Japanese ukiyo-e master of poetic landscapes, known for atmospheric color gradations and evocative views of the Tōkaidō road and Edo.
Indianapolis Museum of Art (Indianapolis, United States of America)
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Visual Composition
This woodblock print, titled Dog, presents a landscape featuring a mountain topped with snow in the background. A river flows through the valley below the mountain. Several trees are scattered throughout the natural scene. In the bottom right corner, a person is visible, appearing to engage in an activity or enjoy the view.
Technical Details
The artwork is a color woodblock print created by the artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It was produced in 1858.
About this artwork
- Title: Dog
- Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige
- Year: 1858
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Indianapolis Museum of Art
- Period: 19th Century
- Corpus context: landscape symbolism, serenity
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Purpose: Accent
Quick Facts
- Year: 1858
- Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige
- Notable elements or techniques: Detailed landscape rendering
- Subject or theme: Mountain scenery
- Medium: Woodblock Print
Questions & Answers
How is the palette of "Dog" by Utagawa Hiroshige described?
"Dog" by Utagawa Hiroshige uses a neutrals color palette. The palette summarizes the work's overall color character.
What is the format of "Dog"?
"Dog" by Utagawa Hiroshige is a portrait composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.
What colors dominate "Dog" by Utagawa Hiroshige?
The color identity of "Dog" by Utagawa Hiroshige: a neutrals palette, dominated by gray (#625c6e).