Utagawa Kunisada – Fireworks at Ryogoku River

This exquisite ukiyo-e triptych by Utagawa Kunisada captures an elegant nighttime scene along the Ryogoku River. Three women in beautifully detailed kimonos sit gracefully on or near ornately decorated boats, their expressions a delicate blend of wonder and quiet reflection as fireworks illuminate the sky. A male figure in the third panel watches from a distance, adding depth to the scene’s narrative.

The vibrant colors and meticulous costumes highlight the refined beauty and fleeting pleasures of the moment, evoking themes of transience and ephemeral joy common in Ukiyo-e art. The triptych format masterfully guides the viewer’s eye, weaving a visual story of leisure and delicate appreciation of nature’s spectacle.

• Utagawa Kunisada, est. 1843-1846
  
• Approximate Size: 69cm x 35cm
• This woodblockprint is an antique and is sold as seen in the pictures. Please be aware that the colors on your screen may differ from natural light.