Kanagawa Gongenyama Gaikokujin yūran|Foreigners Visiting the Famous Site of Mt. Gongen in Kanagawa
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a busy scene by the water, with three panels side by side. A woman in a long blue dress rides a horse while a small dog walks beside her. Around them, people in fancy clothes—some standing, some walking—chat or watch. In the background, ships float on the water, and a mountain rises with trees and buildings at its base. Bright colors pop against the soft, cloudy sky. Notice how the artist packed lots of activity into one place—everyone looks busy but calm. The mix of everyday people and the grand landscape suggests this spot was special. Look up Utagawa Yoshikazu to see more of his detailed crowd scenes.
