東海道五十三次之内 桑名 七里渡口|Station Forty-Three: Kuwana, Seven-Ri Ferry at the Port, from the Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido
1834
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1834
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a busy waterway with three boats. The closest boat is a wide ferry packed with people, sailing toward a rocky shore. Behind it, two smaller ships float in the distance, and a cluster of buildings sits on the shore, backed by dark trees. The sky is pale, and the waves are blue-green, with quick brushstrokes for movement. Notice how the artist used simple shapes and bold outlines to show depth. The ferry’s passengers are tiny, but their presence makes the scene feel lively. Look up Utagawa Hiroshige next to see more prints like this one.
