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Morning after a Snowfall, the Sumida River, Musashi Province , from the series Views of Famous Places in the Sixty-Odd Provinces

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a serene winter scene. A blue body of water stretches across the center, with several boats floating on it. The water's edge is lined with snow-covered trees and buildings. In the foreground, a cluster of trees and a building with a triangular roof are visible. A bridge connects to a snowy shore with more buildings and trees. The sky above features a gradient of blue, pink, and yellow hues. Two vertical red banners with black Japanese writing are on either side. The top of the image shows a snowy landscape with trees and a pinkish sky. The entire scene is framed by a beige border with a subtle brown outline.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1853
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
415 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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