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Maizaka Station

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print of two boats on water with mountains in the background. The boats are in the foreground, one in front of the other, both with white sails raised. The boat in front has a person wearing red and another wearing blue. The boat has a pile of goods covered with a tan cloth. The water is blue and has ripples. In the background, there are mountains with shading to indicate depth. There are also trees on the shore to the right. The sky is light yellow. There are several lines of Japanese text on the left and right sides, and a red banner on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1838
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 454 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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