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The Loyal Ronin Crossing the Long Bridge to Embark for the Night Attack upon Moronao

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Japanese woodblock print depicts two men on a dock; one on left wears brown top and blue pants, holds bow; the other on right wears a green outfit and a straw hat. A large bridge with people is above them. A leafless tree is on left. Water is below. Border has geometric patterns and black circles. Kanji on orange banner and vertical writing on right. Small kanji in bottom left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1840
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 391 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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