

Poem by Ise, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki)
The image depicts a colorful Japanese woodblock print. A large building with a blue tiled roof and a red awning is in the foreground, extending from the bottom right corner to the center. The building has a slanted roof and a small porch with a railing. Several people are on and around the building: one person is on the roof, two are on a staircase leading to the roof, and two are under the awning. In the background, there is a body of water with several small islands and people walking on a path. A tree with pink blossoms is on the bottom left. The sky is a gradient of orange and pink hues. A beige rectangle with Japanese writing is on the roof. The overall scene shows a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1839
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 423 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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