Shinagawa (from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido)
1828
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1828
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a busy riverside town. Wooden buildings line the shore, with people walking, carrying lanterns, and loading boats. The water is dotted with several large sailing ships, and the sky is pale with soft clouds. The artist used flat colors and clean lines to pack in lots of activity—like a snapshot of daily life. The boats and lanterns suggest this was a working waterfront. Next, check out Utagawa Hiroshige II for more scenes like this.
