Who painted Toto Mitsumata no zu|Picture of Mitsumata?

Toto Mitsumata no zu|Picture of Mitsumata was painted by Utagawa Kuniyoshi in 1829.

Where can I see Toto Mitsumata no zu|Picture of Mitsumata?

Toto Mitsumata no zu|Picture of Mitsumata is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Toto Mitsumata no zu|Picture of Mitsumata?

Toto Mitsumata no zu|Picture of Mitsumata is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Toto Mitsumata no zu|Picture of Mitsumata

Utagawa Kuniyoshi , 1829

Toto Mitsumata no zu|Picture of Mitsumata is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi. It dates from 1829 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Toto Mitsumata no zu is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi in 1829, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene river scene with boats, a bridge, and a small fire, evoking a sense of tranquility. The composition features a soft blue and white sky with flying birds, adding to the peaceful atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Kuniyoshi's use of muted colors and delicate lines creates a calm atmosphere, while the subtle play of light and shadow adds depth to the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Kuniyoshi grew up in old Tokyo when the city was still called Edo. His dad ran a silk shop, but Kuniyoshi loved anything with pictures—scrolls, screens, comic books. He talked his way into the Utagawa school, a kind of…