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The Satta pass, Province of Sunshu

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a serene landscape with a tree on a cliffside. The tree has a thick brown trunk and green leaves. It is positioned on the left side, leaning over the cliff. The cliff is brown and has a rough texture. In the background, there is a body of water with blue and white hues, indicating waves crashing against rocks. A mountain range is visible across the water. The sky above appears to be a light beige color. On the right side of the image, there are several lines of Japanese text written vertically in black ink, accompanied by two red seals or stamps. One seal is located near the top-right corner, while the other is positioned below it. The overall composition suggests that this is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely created by Utagawa Hiroshige, as indicated by the context. The scene shows the Satta pass in the Province of Sunshu.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1835
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
309 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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