Untitled
1840
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1840
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a group of people in bright red boats on choppy blue water. Some are sitting, some are leaning over the sides, and a few are swimming or diving near the boats. The shore has dark green rocks and trees, while the sky is pale and flat in the background. The artist used bold colors and simple shapes to show movement in the water and the boats. The people look relaxed, even as the waves crash around them. Look up Utagawa Kunisada to see more of his lively, colorful prints.
