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Seki

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snowy landscape scene with a starry night sky. A large tree with sparse leaves on the left. A red torii gate stands on the right side. A few buildings are scattered around. People dressed in winter clothing walk through the snow. Mountains are in the background. A red vertical banner with Japanese writing on the top right. A red diamond-shaped symbol and Japanese writing on the top left. The artwork is titled "Seki" by the artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1848–49
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 377 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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