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Ishiyakushi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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