Who painted Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River?

Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River was painted by Torii Kiyonaga in 1784.

Where can I see Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River?

Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River?

Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River

Torii Kiyonaga , 1784

Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River is a print by the Romanticist artist Torii Kiyonaga. It dates from 1784 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Passengers in a Ferry Boat on the Sumida River is a woodblock print created by Torii Kiyonaga in 1784. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a scene of everyday life, showing six individuals on a riverbank, with three women in colorful kimonos engaged in conversation, while two men stand apart and a child plays.

Technique & Style

Kiyonaga employed flat colors and clean lines to capture the scene, emphasizing the figures' poses and attire, with simple yet expressive facial features.