Untitled
1815
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1815
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows two rocky islands rising from dark blue waves, with a small boat near the left one. On the shore to the right, two people stand near a thatched hut—one holds an umbrella, the other kneels by a bundle. The sky is pale with fluffy clouds, and the land behind them has jagged cliffs and a few trees. The artist used bold colors and simple shapes to show nature’s power. The waves look rough, and the rocks stand tall, almost like guardians. Try looking up Shōtei Hokuju 昇亭北寿 next to see more of their work.
