Who painted 港崎横浜一覧|A Glance at Miyosaki, Yokohama?

港崎横浜一覧|A Glance at Miyosaki, Yokohama was painted by Utagawa Yoshimori in 1860.

Where can I see 港崎横浜一覧|A Glance at Miyosaki, Yokohama?

港崎横浜一覧|A Glance at Miyosaki, Yokohama is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 港崎横浜一覧|A Glance at Miyosaki, Yokohama?

港崎横浜一覧|A Glance at Miyosaki, Yokohama is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

港崎横浜一覧|A Glance at Miyosaki, Yokohama

Utagawa Yoshimori , 1860

港崎横浜一覧|A Glance at Miyosaki, Yokohama is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Yoshimori. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Glance at Miyosaki, Yokohama is a diptych woodblock print created by Utagawa Yoshimori around 1860, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two bustling harbor scenes, with riders, pedestrians, ships, and buildings. Figures wear varied, colorful attire, and the background features flags and structures against a soft blue sky.

Technique & Style

Vibrant colors and rapid brushstrokes convey a sense of dynamic daily life. While ships and horses are rendered in detail, the faces of people are simplified, giving them a somewhat caricatured appearance.