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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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