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Stations One: Morning View of Nihonbashi

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print of a Japanese scene. A bridge with a railing spans the center. People in traditional Japanese clothing are on and near the bridge. Some carry baskets or other goods. A dog is on the right. Buildings line the left and right sides. Three tall posts with white objects on top are in the background. The sky fades from blue at top to orange near the horizon. Japanese characters are in the top right corner. A red seal is on the bottom right. A building's edge is on the left. The print has a rough, aged appearance.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1833–34
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 408 px
Museum record:
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