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横浜　岩亀見込の図|The Interior of the Gankiro Tea House in Yokohama

Suzuki Hiroshige II

1861

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Interior Bridge Interior

Dominant colour

横浜　岩亀見込の図|The Interior of the Gankiro Tea House in Yokohama is a 1861 ink by Suzuki Hiroshige II, a Impressionism work, depicting Bridge, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Suzuki Hiroshige II
When & what style?: 1861 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a busy indoor scene with three connected panels. People in colorful robes and hats walk, talk, and gather around a red-railed bridge. Outside the sliding doors, you see a pond with trees, a distant landscape, and a few buildings. The colors are bright but muted, with blues, greens, and soft reds standing out. Notice how the artist uses small lines and shading to create depth, especially on the figures and bridge. The scene feels lively but orderly, like a snapshot of daily life. If you like this, check out the technique: cross-hatching used here.