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Untitled

Utagawa Hiroshige II

1849

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Boat River

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1849 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige II, a Romanticism work, depicting Boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Hiroshige II
When & what style?: 1849 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a wide river packed with small boats. Cherry blossom trees line the shore, their pink flowers bright against the blue water. People row or stand in the boats, while others walk along the riverbank. The sky is soft and pale, and the whole scene feels calm and busy at once. The boats are simple but varied—some carry passengers, others look like they’re for work. The trees in the background are bare except for the blossoms, making the pink stand out even more. If you like this, check out Utagawa Hiroshige II for more prints like this.