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A View of Mount Fuji and Travellers by a Bridge

Katsushika Hokusai

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print. The print shows people in traditional Japanese clothing walking on a bridge and along a path. The people carry baskets and bundles on their backs and in their hands. A man and a boy walk on a dirt path. The man wears a brown robe and has a large basket on his back. The boy walks beside him and carries a smaller version of the basket. In the background, there is a large mountain with a pointed peak. The mountain is symmetrical and has a flat base. The sky above the mountain is cloudy and gray. The bridge in the foreground spans a small body of water. A person in the water holds a large basket on a rope. The print features muted colors including shades of brown, green, and gray. The overall scene depicts a serene and peaceful landscape. The title of the print is "A View of Mount Fuji and Travellers by a Bridge". The artist is Katsushika Hokusai.

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900 × 599 px
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