Boating Party on the Sumida River

1789

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Boating Party on the Sumida River is a 1789 by Torii Kiyonaga, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Torii Kiyonaga
When & what style?: 1789 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a lively river scene with people in boats and on the shore. Men and women in loose robes and hats gather, some holding lanterns or musical instruments. A few boats float in the background, and the whole scene has a soft, sketchy look with simple lines and light shading. The artist left out tiny details to keep the scene busy but easy to read. This style was common in Japanese prints of the time. Look up Torii Kiyonaga next to see more of his work.