Boat Setting Sail for Tosa 19th century

"Boat Setting Sail for Tosa" is a 19th-century woodblock print by Kubo Shunman, a prominent Japanese artist of the Edo period. The print, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a grand boat filled with passengers setting out on a journey. The scene is rendered with delicate detail, showcasing Shunman's mastery of ukiyo-e, a style of Japanese art that captured the everyday life and beauty of the floating world. The print's composition, with the boat positioned prominently against a backdrop of distant mountains and a towering pine tree, creates a sense of depth and movement. This work exemplifies Shunman's ability to portray the serenity and dynamism of travel in Edo-era Japan.