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Go to Takaoyama to see Maple Leaves having Twelve Points

Hishikawa Moronobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white Japanese woodblock print. Two women wearing kimonos with flower patterns sit on floor to right of image. Woman on left holds a book. A screen divides the room on left. A window on right shows a mountain landscape. A child or young woman sits on left side of room. There are various household items such as a kettle, bowls, and dishes on the floor. A lampshade on a stand is on right side. Japanese characters are on the wall and in a speech bubble.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1690
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 436 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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