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港崎横浜一覧|A Glance at Miyosaki, Yokohama

Utagawa Yoshimori

1860

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Boat Horse Ship

Dominant colour

港崎横浜一覧|A Glance at Miyosaki, Yokohama is a 1860 ink by Utagawa Yoshimori, a Impressionism work, depicting Boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Yoshimori
When & what style?: 1860 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows two busy scenes at a harbor. On the left, a group of men on horseback ride past ships and buildings. One man wears a dark coat, another a bright green jacket. On the right, a mix of riders and pedestrians move near a docked ship, with people in colorful robes and hats. Flags and buildings fill the background, and the sky is painted a soft blue. The bright colors and quick brushstrokes make the scene feel lively, like a snapshot of daily life. The ships and horses are detailed, but the people’s faces are simple, almost cartoon-like. Look up boat next to see how ships like these were used in trade and travel.