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Chiryu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a colorful woodblock print. The print depicts seven shirtless men in blue and red underwear, standing in a line. The seven men are all holding long wooden objects to their shoulders; their right arms bent. Red and white umbrellas are on the left and right. The men are standing behind a row of yellow blocks. Two tall trees are on the left and right. In the background are trees, hills and a blue and white sky. The title of the print is "Chiryu". The artist's signature appears on the right. Japanese characters appear on the left and right of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1840
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 375 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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