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Shimbashi no Zu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print titled "Shimbashi no Zu" by Hiroshige. A large building with a black roof and yellow and blue walls is on the left. A brown pillar with Japanese writing stands in front. A black oxen drawn carriage with large wheels and a white dog are on the left. A procession of people in blue clothing and red undergarments walk to the right. Some carry banners on poles with white fluffy tops. A bird flies in the sky. In the background, there are more buildings and a gray sky. A red banner with Japanese writing is on the top right.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1837
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 410 px
Public Domain
Yes
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