Woodblock print, rectangular with slightly curved corners. Large body of water fills the lower two-thirds, with deep blue at the bottom gradating to light blue toward the middle. In the water, many swimmers in light-colored clothing; some wearing head coverings. Two small boats with people in traditional Japanese clothing; one boat has a yellow canopy and a long pole with a flag. On the left side of the water, a small yellow building with a sloping roof. In the background, a line of dark trees and rolling hills with shades of blue. A large mountain with a pointed snow-capped peak on the left. The sky fades from yellow at the horizon to white at the top. There are several Japanese characters in black ink on the top left and right. A red vertical banner on the right side with Japanese characters in white.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1840
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 386 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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