Artwork preview

Shiba Zōjōji Sannai no Zu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print titled "Shiba Zōjōji Sannai no Zu" by Hiroshige. The scene shows a group of people walking along a path in a park or garden. The path is wide and light-colored, with a low stone wall to the right. The wall has a short fence on top of it. There are several trees, including tall evergreen trees, and a few buildings in the background. In the foreground, there are approximately 20 people walking in both directions, dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, including kimonos and hakama. Some people are carrying umbrellas or other items. The background features a mountain range with trees and a light-colored sky. There is a red seal or stamp in the top-left corner and Japanese text in the top-right corner. The print has a beige background with a thin black border.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1833–34
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 413 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette