Shibaura, shiohi-gari no zu|東都名所 芝浦汐干之図|Shell Gathering at Shibaura
1828
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1828
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a river scene with two boats. One boat has tall sails tied down, and a person is sitting on it. The other boat is smaller, with a single person rowing. On the right side, there’s a town with red-roofed buildings and trees. The sky is painted with soft pink and blue, and the water is deep blue with some waves. The artist used bold outlines and flat colors, which makes the scene look simple but lively. The boats and buildings are drawn with careful detail, especially the way the sails and trees are shown. Next, look up Utagawa Hiroshige to see more of his work.
