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The Autumn Moon at Ishiyama on Lake Biwa

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print of a mountainous landscape with a body of water. A large moon is visible in the blue sky. A bridge spans the water in the background. Trees and a building are on the left side of the image on a steep incline. The image has a beige border with curved corners. There are several stamps on the right side. Japanese characters are written on the stamps. The artwork is titled "The Autumn Moon at Ishiyama on Lake Biwa" by "Utagawa Hiroshige".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1835
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 407 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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