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Shimada

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print with a beige background and subtle gradient orange and pink hues at the top. A river with blue water and visible ripples and rocks is present. A wooden bridge crosses over the river. Three men in traditional clothing and headwear are on the bridge; one holds a large drum, another a pole with a triangular structure on it. A field with green and blue patches, trees, and hills are in the background. Japanese characters in black and red are on the print.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1842
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 407 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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