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Mountain and River on the Kiso Road
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Late in his career, Hiroshige explored the poetic theme of <em>setsugekka</em>, “snow, moon, and flowers,” in a set of three triptychs. This panoramic scene features a river passing snow-covered mountains along the Kiso Road.
| Artist / Maker | Utagawa Hiroshige |
|---|---|
| Date | 1857 |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) |
| Medium | One of a triptych of color woodblock prints |
| Dimensions | Overall: 36 x 25.2 cm (14 3/16 x 9 15/16 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
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About the Artist
Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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