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The Harbor of Ajikawa, Settsu Province

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A Japanese woodblock print depicting a harbor scene. A large body of water with a gradient from dark blue at the bottom to light blue at the top. Several boats and ships are scattered across the water, some with white sails. A landmass with trees and buildings on the left side. A smaller island with trees in the water on the left. A grassy area with trees on the right side. A mountain range in the background under a pink and blue sky. A red vertical rectangle with black Japanese characters on the top left. A circular red and green seal with Japanese characters on the top right. The print has a beige border with some wear and tear around the edges.

Artwork Details

Date
1858
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 406 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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