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Poem by Emperor Tenchi, from the series One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets Explained by the Nurse

Katsushika Hokusai

Cleveland Museum of Art

Woodblock print depicting a rural Japanese landscape. The scene features a body of water with a mountain range in the background. The sky above is a mix of gray and pink hues. In the foreground, several people are shown carrying large bundles of straw or thatch on their backs. Some individuals are crossing a bridge, while others are walking along a path. The people are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. The image includes several trees and bushes with varying shades of green, orange, and brown leaves. The print features a color palette of blue, beige, brown, and orange. A small inset in the top-right corner contains Japanese text on a yellow background with a blue border. The overall composition shows a serene and peaceful rural scene.

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900 × 601 px
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