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Mizukuchi, Meibutsu Kampyo

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print. The print features a group of people in blue and white clothing with head coverings. A person walks on the right side carrying a large hat. In the background, there is a body of water, a tree, and a mountain range. The color palette includes blue, green, brown, beige, and white. There are several Japanese characters written in black ink and two red seals. The scene is framed by a beige border with decorative corners. The background of the print is white. The print shows a tree on the right and a fence on the left. There are several buildings with thatched roofs on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1834
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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