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Kuwana

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print, Japanese artwork. A boat on water, facing left. The boat has a large white sail, not fully extended. People on the boat carry umbrellas. There are bundles on the boat. A city and mountains are in the background. A strip of red with writing is in the upper right. The artist's name is Hiroshige and the title is "Kuwana".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1840
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 380 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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