Who created "Vehicles on the Streets of Tokyo"?

Vehicles on the Streets of Tokyo was created by Utagawa Yoshitora in 1870.

What medium is "Vehicles on the Streets of Tokyo"?

Vehicles on the Streets of Tokyo is Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper.

Is "Vehicles on the Streets of Tokyo" in the public domain?

Yes, Vehicles on the Streets of Tokyo is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Vehicles on the Streets of Tokyo

Utagawa Yoshitora

1870

Medium

Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper

Dimensions

13 3/4 x 27 1/2 in. (34.9 x 69.9 cm)

Classification

Prints

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1960

Accession Number

JP3378

Tags

Street SceneBicyclesCarriagesShips

Art Historical Context

**Vehicles on the Streets of Tokyo Utagawa Yoshitora, a prominent ukiyo-e artist from Utagawa school, created this vibrant triptych of woodblock prints in 1870. Measuring 13 3/4 x 27 1/2 inches, it captures a bustling street scene in Tokyo (formerly Edo), blending traditional Japanese life with emerging Western influences. The composition unfolds across three panels, showcasing an array of vehicles—bicycles, carriages, and even ships—amidst crowds, highlighting the city's dynamic energy. Printed with ink and color on paper, the work exemplifies ukiyo-e techniques: intricate woodblocks carve...

About the Artist

Utagawa Yoshitora · 1845–1880

Utagawa Yoshitora (歌川芳虎), also known by his art names Ichimōsai, Mōsai, and Kinchōrō, was a prolific ukiyo-e artist born in Edo (modern Tokyo), where he trained under the renowned Utagawa Kuniyoshi, recognized as his oldest pupil. Little is known of his early life, which remains sparsely documented, but his earliest works include illustrations for the book *Story of Karasu Kanzaemon’s Loyalty* in...

Vehicles on the Streets of Tokyo

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