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Soshu, Shichi-ri ga Hama

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print of a seascape. The scene depicts a cliffside with green and brown tones on the right side. There are trees on top of and growing out of the cliff. In the background, a body of water with blue and white hues and a large wave crashing towards the shore. On the left side of the image, there are more cliffs and a small island in the distance. The island has a large dark shape that looks like a cluster of trees. Further in the background, a mountain with a pointed peak is visible. The sky above is a gradient of orange and pink hues. There are Japanese characters written in black ink on the top left side. There are two red seals, one circular and one oval, on the top left side. The image has a beige border around it. The overall composition depicts a serene and natural scene.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 378 px
Museum record:
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