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「亞墨利加國蒸氣車往来」|“America”: A Steamship in Transit

Utagawa Yoshikazu

1861

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Flag Ship

Dominant colour

「亞墨利加國蒸氣車往来」|“America”: A Steamship in Transit is a 1861 ink by Utagawa Yoshikazu, a Impressionism work, depicting Flag, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Yoshikazu
When & what style?: 1861 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a triptych of woodblock prints, ink, and color on paper. It depicts a steamship in transit, with a large American flag flying at the top. The ship is surrounded by people, some of whom are standing on the deck, while others are walking along the dock. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The colors are muted, with shades of gray, brown, and blue dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of movement and energy, as if the ship is about to set sail. The painting is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.