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Tea House Beside the Kamo River in Kyoto

Nishimura Shigenaga

Cleveland Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print depicting a crowded teahouse beside a river. The teahouse has a tiled floor, sliding doors and open veranda. People dressed in traditional kimonos are gathered inside and on the veranda. A river runs alongside the teahouse with a low stone wall and more people are outside on a walkway. The teahouse roof is dark and exposed. The scene includes people sitting at low tables, a lamp, and serving people. The background shows a wall at the top right. The print has a classic, detailed traditional Japanese style.

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900 × 646 px
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