

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print. The scene shows people dressed in traditional clothing walking on a path and near a boat on water. The group consists of adults and children; some are wearing kimonos in shades of orange, brown, and black, while others are dressed in green and white. The adults wear traditional Japanese hairstyles. Some individuals are barefoot, while others wear white socks. A small boat with a black bottom and white top is positioned in the lower left corner. In the background, there are trees, a grassy area, and a body of water with boats. The color palette features muted tones of orange, brown, green, and black. The style suggests an early 19th-century Japanese artwork. The title of the artwork is "Picking Clams," and the artist is Utagawa Toyokuni I.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1791
- Medium
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 311 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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