Evening in Fukagawa

Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903, 1900

The image is viewed from a slightly elevated perspective, showing a comprehensive view of the scene below. The horizon is high in the composition, with a dark silhouette of a traditional building and trees dominating the lower half of the artwork. The sky is painted in deep, textured blue tones implying a night or twilight setting with subtle brushstrokes for depth. The color palette is dark and moody, with muted greens and browns, contrasting with a bright glow of yellow light from a window. The textured brushwork creates a sense of stillness and quiet, enhancing the serene night-time ambiance.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903
Datation
1900
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
color lithograph in blue, black, brown and yellow on wove paper
Dimensions
23,5 × 36,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image is viewed from a slightly elevated perspective, showing a comprehensive view of the scene below. The horizon is high in the composition, with a dark silhouette of a traditional building and trees dominating the lower half of the artwork. The sky is painted in deep, textured blue tones implying a night or twilight setting with subtle brushstrokes for depth. The color palette is dark and moody, with muted greens and browns, contrasting with a bright glow of yellow light from a window. The textured brushwork creates a sense of stillness and quiet, enhancing the serene night-time ambiance.

Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903