近江八景之内 堅田落雁|Returning Geese at Katada
1832
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1832
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a calm water scene with a small boat carrying two people. In the background, a mountain rises under a cloudy sky, and a flock of birds flies toward it. The shore has a few houses, trees, and what looks like a bridge or dock. The title mentions "returning geese," but here the birds are just flying—no geese are visible. The artist used soft colors and simple shapes to make the scene feel peaceful. Next, check out Utagawa Hiroshige for more prints like this.
