Untitled
1838
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Artist
Keisai Eisen
Eisen lived in Edo (now Tokyo) when the city pulsed with theaters, teahouses, and woodblock prints.
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ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1838 ink by Keisai Eisen, a Romanticism work, depicting Boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a crowded wooden boat on a calm river, packed with people dressed in old-style clothes. Some sit under umbrellas, while others lean over the sides. In the background, a hillside has trees and small buildings, and a few people walk along a path. The sky is light blue, and birds fly near the water. Notice how the artist used simple shapes and bold colors to show movement and life. The boat looks almost tippy with all those passengers, but it’s handled by a calm rower. Want to see more? Check out The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Eisen lived in Edo (now Tokyo) when the city pulsed with theaters, teahouses, and woodblock prints.
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