

Ishiyakushi
The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print titled "Ishiyakushi" by Hiroshige. The scene shows a bustling outdoor setting with people dressed in traditional clothing. In the foreground, a group of men are gathered around a plant, with some sitting and others standing. To the left, a man is standing under a thatched roof structure, while another man is bent over a box. On the right, a man carries a basket and a bag, and several people are on a raised platform. In the background, there are buildings, including one with a red facade and a thatched roof structure. The color palette features shades of blue, yellow, orange, and brown, with black Japanese characters on a yellow background on the left and on a red background on the right. The overall scene is lively and detailed, capturing a moment in time in a traditional Japanese setting.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1840
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 385 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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