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新板浮絵忍ヶ岡之圖|Perspective Print: Shinobazu Pond, by Utagawa Toyoharu, ink, 1774

新板浮絵忍ヶ岡之圖|Perspective Print: Shinobazu Pond

Utagawa Toyoharu

1774

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

新板浮絵忍ヶ岡之圖|Perspective Print: Shinobazu Pond is a 1774 ink by Utagawa Toyoharu, a Baroque work, depicting Bridge, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Utagawa Toyoharu
When & what style?
1774 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene pond scene, with people strolling along a bridge and walking on the shore. The pond is surrounded by trees and buildings, creating a peaceful atmosphere. In the foreground, people are engaged in various activities, such as carrying baskets or walking with umbrellas. The artist has used a range of colors to depict the scene, from the soft greens of the trees to the vibrant reds of the buildings. The painting's use of perspective creates a sense of depth, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. For more works like this, explore the Baroque movement.

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