1834
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
東海道五十三次之内 桑名 七里渡口|Kuwana, Shichi-Ri Watashi Guchi is a 1834 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Ship, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This woodblock print shows a busy waterway with three boats. The closest boat has a curved roof and people inside, while the others are smaller and farther away. On the right, a rocky shore holds a few buildings and trees. The sky is light, and the water has wavy lines in blue and white. The text at the top names this spot "Kuwana, Shichi-Ri Watashi Guchi," which was likely a ferry crossing. The artist used bold outlines and simple colors to keep the scene clear and lively. Next, check out Utagawa Hiroshige to see how he made everyday scenes feel exciting.
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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