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Go Horen no zu|View of the Imperial Carriage

Utagawa Kunitoshi

1889

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Cityscape Bridge Horse

Dominant colour

Go Horen no zu|View of the Imperial Carriage is a 1889 ink by Utagawa Kunitoshi, a Impressionism work, depicting Bridge, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Kunitoshi
When & what style?: 1889 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a fancy red carriage rolling down a street, surrounded by guards on horseback. The guards wear matching striped uniforms and tall black hats, while the carriage has gold trim and a small window showing a seated figure inside. Buildings with tiled roofs line the street, and a stone bridge arches over a river in the background. Notice how the artist packed lots of people and details into the scene without crowding it—everyone looks busy but clear. The bright colors and quick brushstrokes make the whole thing feel lively, like a snapshot of an important moment. If you like this, check out Utagawa Kunitoshi.