Artist

Miyagi Gengyo

Miyagi Gengyo is an Impressionism artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Miyagi Gengyo left a single woodblock print from 1860, Picture of a Balloon, showing a child flying a balloon over a riverbank, simple ink and color on paper. The scene captures everyday life in late Edo-era Japan, when floating lanterns and toys often appeared in ukiyo-e prints. Tap Picture of a Balloon to zoom in on the tiny figure and the balloon’s delicate curves.

Works by Miyagi Gengyo

Collections represented

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