Veerboot op de rivier de Sumida 1785 - 1789

This woodblock print by Torii Kiyonaga, titled “Veerboot op de rivier de Sumida” (Ferryboat on the Sumida River), depicts two elegantly dressed women in a small boat on the Sumida River in Edo (present-day Tokyo). The print, created between 1785-1789, showcases Kiyonaga’s mastery of the ukiyo-e style, capturing the vibrant and fleeting beauty of everyday life in Edo. The women’s elaborate kimonos, the gentle ripples of the water, and the distant cityscape create a sense of tranquility and leisure, reflecting the artistic movement's focus on the world of pleasure and entertainment.