東海道五十三次之内 荒井 渡舟の図|Arai, Tosen
1834
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1834
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a busy water scene with two boats. One small boat has three people—one standing and playing a drum, another steering with a long pole, and a third sitting. The bigger boat nearby has bright colors and a flag. In the background, a mountain range and a few buildings line the shore. The artist used bold colors and simple shapes to show daily life. The text at the top names the place: Arai, a stop on a famous road. Look up Utagawa Hiroshige to see more prints like this.
