Sumidagawa|Sumida River
1832
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1832
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a quiet river scene with a small boat floating near the shore. A rider on horseback leads a second horse along a path, while a person sits on the ground nearby. In the distance, a village with simple buildings lines the water, and a mountain looms under a cloudy sky. The artist used soft colors and delicate lines to create a peaceful mood. The river’s calm surface reflects the sky, and the tiny figures add a sense of scale. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build detail with lines.
