Artwork

二代歌川広重「亜墨利加」|“America”: A Native American Woman on Horseback in the Snow

二代歌川広重「亜墨利加」|“America”: A Native American Woman on Horseback in the Snow is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Hiroshige II. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, titled 'America', was created by Utagawa Hiroshige II in 1860. It is a vertical ōban print, executed in ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a Native American woman riding a dark brown horse through a snowy landscape at night. She is dressed in a long black coat with white dots, a red headband, and a blue scarf, while the horse's bridle is adorned with yellow and red accents.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bold colors and simple shapes to convey a sense of movement. The use of vibrant hues and graphic forms is characteristic of the nishiki-e style, a type of Japanese woodblock printing.

History & Provenance

The print is now held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.