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Suruga Street

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print titled "Suruga Street" by Utagawa Hiroshige. The scene shows a street with blue-roofed buildings on both sides and people walking on the street. The buildings have white walls and blue tile roofs. The building on the left appears to be a wooden structure with a protruding overhang and a vendor selling things. The building on the right has blue shutters with white circular designs. There are people dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, including kimonos, walking on the street. Some people are carrying baskets or other items. In the background, there are mountains and a pinkish-gray sky with birds flying. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of blue, green, and beige dominating the scene. The image has a beige border around it. The artwork captures a serene and peaceful atmosphere of a traditional Japanese street scene.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1836
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 403 px
Museum record:
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