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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 3 ink by Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide, a Impressionism work, depicting Ship, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows three busy scenes on a waterfront. On the left, a large ship with American flags flies near a dock packed with people. The middle panel has a smaller boat full of passengers, some waving, while others stand on the shore. The right side shows a crowd on a pier, with women in fancy dresses and men in suits, plus a dog running around. The bright colors and busy action suggest this is about travel or arrival. The text at the top hints at a big event—maybe a ship bringing visitors or news. Look up Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide to see more of his work.
Utagawa Sadahide , also known as Gountei Sadahide, was a Japanese artist best known for his prints in the ukiyo-e style as a member of the Utagawa school.
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