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Untitled, by Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide, ink, 7

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Overview

Untitled is a 7 ink by Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide, a Impressionism work, depicting Bridge, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide
When & what style?
7 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a busy street scene with people walking in different directions. Some are carrying items, while others are pushing carts or riding in a carriage. The street is paved and has a low wall along one side, with a bridge crossing over water in the background. In the distance, there are buildings and green hills, with a few boats on the water. The sky above is a gradient of pink and blue. The overall atmosphere is one of activity and movement, with many people going about their daily business. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the movement of Realism.

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Artist

Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide

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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