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Ochanomizu

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print, rectangular. Two people walking along river on right; one wearing green kimono underneath blue garment; one grey kimono. Both holding parasols and backs turned. Snowflakes fall around. River blue with fish; wooden bridge over; snowy tree branches on left. Background shows building roofs and snowy mountain. Red labels with black Japanese writing in corners.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 11th month, Ox year, 1853
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 390 px
Museum record:
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