Untitled

Untitled

Utagawa Yoshitora

1870

ink

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a busy street packed with wagons, horses, and people. A big ship sits in the background, while smaller carts and rickshaws crowd the roads. Workers load goods, kids play, and travelers ride in carriages—all under bright, flat colors. The artist packed in *so much* detail that it feels like a snapshot of daily life, not just a pretty scene. Horses pull heavy loads, and a few people look tired from the hustle. Next, check out street scene to see how other artists captured busy city moments.

More by Utagawa Yoshitora

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app