1834
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東海道五十三次之内 川崎 六郷渡舟|Ferry Boat Crossing the Rokugo River is a 1834 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a serene scene of a ferry boat crossing a river, with people on board. The boat is positioned in the foreground, while the background features a village with trees and a mountain in the distance. The sky above is a soft blend of blue, pink, and orange hues. In the foreground, the ferry boat is the main focus, with people engaged in various activities. Some are standing, while others are seated or lying down. The boat is surrounded by water, which reflects the vibrant colors of the sky. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world depicted. To explore more works that share similar qualities, look up the Romanticism movement.
Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川 広重) or Andō Hiroshige (安藤 広重), born Andō Tokutarō (安藤 徳太郎; 1797 – 12 October 1858), was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition.
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