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Tōtō Takanawa Kaigen|Foreigners Riding Along the Coast at Takanawa in the Eastern Capital

Utagawa Hiroshige II

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Classical Antiquity Horse Tree

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Tōtō Takanawa Kaigen|Foreigners Riding Along the Coast at Takanawa in the Eastern Capital is a 9 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige II, a Impressionism work, depicting Horse, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Hiroshige II
When & what style?: 9 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a lively scene of foreigners riding horses along a coastal path in Takanawa, Eastern Capital. The riders wear red jackets and hats, and one holds a long whip. They ride past a row of buildings and a large tree, with a few people walking on the path. In the background, there's a body of water and a pink and blue sky. The painting is detailed, with many figures and objects. The artist has used a range of colors, from bright reds and blues to more muted greens and browns. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, capturing a moment in time. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Utagawa Hiroshige II.