東海道五十三次 神奈川 台の茶や|Kanagawa
1840
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1840
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a busy riverside scene with buildings, people, and boats. The water is deep blue, and the shore has wooden houses with slanted roofs. A few people walk along a path, some carrying umbrellas. In the background, a ship sails on the river, and hills fade into the distance. The artist used bright colors and simple shapes to show daily life. Notice how the buildings and trees are outlined clearly, with flat colors inside. Look up Utagawa Hiroshige to see more prints like this one.
