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Shimosuwa, from the series Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaidō

Utagawa Hiroshige

Cleveland Museum of Art

A traditional Japanese-style building with a thatched roof and sliding doors made of paper or thin wood, sitting on a raised platform. The interior features people sitting on tatami mats on the floor around low tables. Some individuals are wearing traditional clothing, with one man smoking a pipe. A blue patterned curtain and clothing hanging to dry are visible. A second level with a balcony and railing is seen to the left. A man sits on the balcony. The scene includes Japanese characters written on the roof and walls. The artwork is bordered by a beige background.

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900 × 618 px
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