1792
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
新大橋橋下の涼み船|Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River beneath Shin-Ōhashi Bridge is a 1792 ink by Chôbunsai Eishi, a Romanticism work, depicting Boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a busy river scene with people on boats and a bridge above. The boats are crowded with folks in bright, patterned clothes—some sitting, some standing, some chatting. On the bridge, a few people are walking or leaning over the railing. The buildings in the background are simple, and the sky is light, almost like a warm day. One cool thing is how the artist packed so much activity into one scene. The boats look like floating parties, and the bridge gives a sense of depth. The colors are soft but bold, especially the reds and greens in the clothes. If you like this, check out the technique: cross-hatching used here to add texture.
Chōbunsai Eishi (鳥文斎 栄之; 1756–1829) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist. His last name was Hosoda (細田). His first name was Tokitomi (時富). His common name was Taminosuke (民之丞) and later Yasaburo (弥三郎). Pupil of Kano Eisen'in…
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
