

Kuwana by Utagawa Hiroshige: A colorful Japanese woodblock print depicting a bustling scene. The image shows a long, covered walkway or market area with a gray roof supported by wooden beams and pillars. The roof has a yellow border. The floor is blue. Several people are present, engaged in various activities. On the left, a man in a red shirt and blue pants carries a tray. Nearby, a man sits at a low table. Further left, people gather around low tables and beds covered with colorful fabrics. On the right, a group of people stand on a raised platform or bridge, looking down. In the background, a green gate or building with a tiled roof is visible. The print features a range of colors, including red, blue, yellow, and green. Japanese characters are written in black ink on the print.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1838
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 460 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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