Het veer tussen de oevers van de Sumida 1895

"Het veer tussen de oevers van de Sumida" is a woodblock print by Yōshū Chikanobu, created in 1895. It depicts a scene of daily life in Edo, now Tokyo, where people are traveling by ferry across the Sumida River. The print captures the details of the ferry, the passengers, and the landscape, including the rain falling on the water. This artwork showcases the beauty of Japanese art and the cultural significance of the Sumida River. The scene is framed by the rain which falls heavily, filling the picture with a somber, yet beautiful, atmosphere. The ferry, a common mode of transport, is the focal point. This ukiyo-e woodblock print is a captivating depiction of everyday life during the Edo period, and now it is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.