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Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River

Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River, by Torii Kiyonaga, 1784
Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River, by Torii Kiyonaga, 1784

Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River is a print by the Romanticist artist Torii Kiyonaga. It dates from 1784 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1956.750

About this work

Overview

Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River is a woodblock print created by Torii Kiyonaga in 1784. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a scene of everyday life, showing six individuals on a riverbank, with three women in colorful kimonos engaged in conversation, while two men stand apart and a child plays.

Technique & Style

Kiyonaga employed flat colors and clean lines to capture the scene, emphasizing the figures' poses and attire, with simple yet expressive facial features.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River?

Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River was painted by Torii Kiyonaga in 1784.

Where can I see Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River?

Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River?

Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River?

Museum-quality prints of Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.