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Kanagawa yōri Yokohama...ken no zu|A Distant View of Yokohama from Kanagawa

Utagawa Yoshitora

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Classical Antiquity Cityscape Boat Mountain Street Scene

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Kanagawa yōri Yokohama...ken no zu|A Distant View of Yokohama from Kanagawa is a 5 ink by Utagawa Yoshitora, a Impressionism work, depicting Boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Yoshitora
When & what style?: 5 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This triptych shows a busy riverside scene with three panels side by side. The left panel has a crowd near buildings with bridges and boats in the water. The middle panel shows more boats and people walking under a bridge. The right panel has a mountain in the background, trees, and a few people near a path. Notice how the artist packed in tiny details—tiny signs, lanterns, and even a dog—without making it feel cluttered. The colors are bright but balanced, with blues and greens dominating the landscape. Next, check out the technique: cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.