京都名所之内 淀川|Yodogawa
1834
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1834
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
京都名所之内 淀川|Yodogawa is a 1834 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a long, flat boat packed with people. One man stands at the front, pole in hand, steering. Others sit inside, some cooking or chatting, while a few stand near the edge. The sky is dark blue with a big, bright moon and wispy clouds. The water is calm, and a smaller boat floats nearby. The artist used simple shapes and bold colors to tell a story about daily life. Notice how the moon’s reflection glows on the water—it’s a quiet detail that makes the scene feel peaceful. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
