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Tenjiku maru no zu|A View of Indian Elephants

Utagawa Yoshitora

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Classical Antiquity Cityscape Elephant Tree

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Tenjiku maru no zu|A View of Indian Elephants is a 6 ink by Utagawa Yoshitora, a Impressionism work, depicting Elephant, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Yoshitora
When & what style?: 6 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a large gray elephant with a green and red carriage on its back. The elephant is standing on a green field with several people around it. In the background, there are buildings and a blue sky. The people around the elephant are dressed in colorful clothing. Some of them are holding objects, like a broom or a parasol. The elephant's carriage has a small window with a person inside. The overall scene is peaceful and serene. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the works of Utagawa Yoshitora, who created this piece in 1863.