Artwork

Tenjiku maru no zu|A View of Indian Elephants

Tenjiku maru no zu|A View of Indian Elephants, by Utagawa Yoshitora, ink, 6
Tenjiku maru no zu|A View of Indian Elephants, by Utagawa Yoshitora, ink, 6

Tenjiku maru no zu|A View of Indian Elephants is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Yoshitora. It dates from 6 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the works of Utagawa Yoshitora, who created this piece in 1863.

This painting shows a large gray elephant with a green and red carriage on its back. The elephant is standing on a green field with several people around it. In the background, there are buildings and a blue sky.

The people around the elephant are dressed in colorful clothing. Some of them are holding objects, like a broom or a parasol. The elephant's carriage has a small window with a person inside. The overall scene is peaceful and serene.

If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the works of Utagawa Yoshitora, who created this piece in 1863.

Overview

A View of Indian Elephants is a triptych woodblock print created by Utagawa Yoshitora in 1863, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a large gray elephant with a decorated carriage on its back, standing in a green field surrounded by people in colorful attire, set against a backdrop of buildings and a blue sky.

Technique & Style

Executed in ink and color on paper, the triptych showcases Yoshitora's skill in woodblock printing, with detailed renderings of the elephant, its carriage, and the surrounding figures.

Context

The scene is characterized by a sense of serenity, with the elephant and its attendants presented in a peaceful environment.

Artist & collection