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東京名勝高輪 蒸気車鉄道之全図|Illustration of Steam Locomotive Tracks at Takanawa, from the series Famous Places in Tokyo (Tōkyō meishō Takanawa-jōki kikansha no zen zu)

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi , 1872

東京名勝高輪　蒸気車鉄道之全図|Illustration of Steam Locomotive Tracks at Takanawa, from the series Famous Places in Tokyo (Tōkyō meishō Takanawa-jōki kikansha no zen zu), by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, ink, 1872
東京名勝高輪　蒸気車鉄道之全図|Illustration of Steam Locomotive Tracks at Takanawa, from the series Famous Places in Tokyo (Tōkyō meishō Takanawa-jōki kikansha no zen zu), by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, ink, 1872

東京名勝高輪 蒸気車鉄道之全図|Illustration of Steam Locomotive Tracks at Takanawa, from the series Famous Places in Tokyo (Tōkyō meishō Takanawa-jōki kikansha no zen zu) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This triptych woodblock print, created in 1872 by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, is part of a series depicting famous Tokyo locations. It is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a steam locomotive on a bridge at Takanawa, with people on the bridge and ground. A boat is visible on the water in the background, set against hills. The scene captures the introduction of Western technology into a traditional Japanese setting.

Technique & Style

Executed in ink and color on paper, the print displays a realistic style with detailed renderings of the train and figures. Vibrant colors, including blues and reds, convey a sense of energy and movement.

東京高輪鉄道蒸気車走行之図|Illustration of a Steam Locomotive Running on the Takanawa Railroad in Tokyo (Tōkyō takanawa tetsudō jōkisha sōkō no zu)
東京高輪鉄道蒸気車走行之図|Illustration of a Steam Locomotive Running on the Takanawa Railroad in Tokyo (Tōkyō takanawa tetsudō jōkisha sōkō no zu), Utagawa Kuniteru

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東京名勝高輪　蒸気車鉄道之全図|Illustration of Steam Locomotive Tracks at Takanawa, from the series Famous Places in Tokyo (Tōkyō meishō Takanawa-jōki kikansha no zen zu) was painted by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi in 1872.

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東京名勝高輪　蒸気車鉄道之全図|Illustration of Steam Locomotive Tracks at Takanawa, from the series Famous Places in Tokyo (Tōkyō meishō Takanawa-jōki kikansha no zen zu) is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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東京名勝高輪　蒸気車鉄道之全図|Illustration of Steam Locomotive Tracks at Takanawa, from the series Famous Places in Tokyo (Tōkyō meishō Takanawa-jōki kikansha no zen zu) is associated with Impressionism.