Towing a Barge in the Snow, from the album The Silver World

Arts of Asia

1790

Kitagawa Utamaro
Japanese, about 1756-1806

The subtle use of various shades of gray give this print the appearance of a watercolor. The abundance of snow on the bridges, hats, trees, and mountains creates an air of stillness that contrasts with the men laboring against the elements.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Arts of Asia

Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
Title: Towing a Barge in the Snow, from the album The Silver World
Place: Japan (Artist's nationality)
Date: 1785–1795
Medium: Woodblock print; oban
Dimensions: 38.6 × 26.1 cm (15 1/4 × 10 5/16 in.)
Credit Line: Clarence Buckingham Collection
Reference Number: 1925.3024
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