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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
仏蘭西大湊諸国交易図|Illustration of a Large French Port Trading with Many Nations (Furansukoku oominato shokoku kōeki zu) is a 4 ink by Yoshitoshi, a Impressionism work, depicting Horse, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows three scenes of a busy port. In the top row, three big ships float in calm blue water—one looks old-fashioned, one is a sleek steamer, and the third is a warship. Below, people in bright, old-fashioned clothes walk, talk, and sit near the docks. Some wear hats, others carry bags, and a few stand near a horse tied to a tree. Notice how the artist mixes tiny details—like the folds in the women’s skirts or the ropes on the ships—with big, bold colors. The background shifts from misty hills to open water, making each scene feel different. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to create depth.
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Japanese: 月岡芳年; also named Taiso Yoshitoshi 大蘇芳年; 30 April 1839 – 9 June 1892) was a Japanese printmaker.
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