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Kanagawa Gongenyama Gaikokujin yūran|Foreigners Visiting the Famous Site of Mt. Gongen in Kanagawa

Kanagawa Gongenyama Gaikokujin yūran|Foreigners Visiting the Famous Site of Mt. Gongen in Kanagawa is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Yoshikazu. It dates from 2 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Kanagawa Gongenyama Gaikokujin yūran is a triptych woodblock print created by Utagawa Yoshikazu. It is a landscape print held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a lively scene by the water, with a woman in a long blue dress on horseback accompanied by a small dog. The surrounding crowd, dressed in fine attire, engages in conversation or observation. The juxtaposition of everyday people and a grand landscape suggests the site's significance.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bright colors against a soft, cloudy sky to create visual contrast. The composition is densely populated, with numerous figures and activities, yet conveys a sense of calm.