江戸近郊八景之内 行徳帰帆|Boats Returning to Gyotoku
1838
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1838
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a river scene with tall ships sailing toward the horizon. In the foreground, a small boat carries people—some standing, some seated—under a low, cloudy sky. The water is calm, and the shore has reeds and a few buildings in the distance. Notice how the artist uses simple shapes and bold outlines to show depth. The tall ships have long, straight sails, while the smaller boat looks almost crowded with people. Look up Utagawa Hiroshige next to see more of his work.
