江戸仕入大津土産 槍持奴 鷹匠|Souvenir Paintings from Ōtsu, Stocked in Edo (Edo shi-ire Ōtsu miyage) Foot-soldier with a Spear and Hawk-handler (Yari mochi yakko to taka shō)

Utamō employs the characteristic ukiyo‑e palette of saturated reds, blues and greens, combined with crisp, flowing outlines that delineate the figures’ gestures. The use of chiaroscuro through ink shading enhances the three‑dimensionality of the spear and the hawk’s plumage, while the patterned robe and helmet showcase the artist’s attention to textile detail.

The print is part of a series titled "Souvenir Paintings from Ōtsu, Stocked in Edo," which marketed regional motifs to urban consumers. It entered the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection through a 20th‑century acquisition, reflecting the museum’s ongoing efforts to represent the breadth of Edo‑period printmaking.