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Irises at Yatsuhashi (Eight Bridges)

Ogata Kōrin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-beige background divided into eight panels. Dark brown border with geometric pattern. Zigzagging gray bridge spans across panels. Blue irises with green stems and leaves. Irises concentrated at bottom and left side. Bridge has patterned railings. Panels have slight texture and subtle color variations.

Artwork Details

Date
after 1709
Medium
Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink and color on gold leaf on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 291 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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