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風流六玉川　紀伊　高野の玉川|The Kōya no Tamagawa, Province of Kii

Utamaro II

1806

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Stream

Dominant colour

風流六玉川　紀伊　高野の玉川|The Kōya no Tamagawa, Province of Kii is a 1806 ink by Utamaro II, a Romanticism work, depicting Stream, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utamaro II
When & what style?: 1806 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

Two women in traditional robes walk along a winding stream. One holds a round parasol, the other carries a fan. The background shows hills, a temple, and a bridge—all painted in soft browns and greens. The sky is light, with wispy clouds. Notice how the artist uses simple lines to show movement in their robes and the water. The scene looks peaceful, like a quiet moment in nature. Look up Romanticism next to see how this style often focused on emotion and beauty in everyday life.