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Koyurugi Beach of Sagami Province

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white woodblock print of a large wave crashing on a rocky coastline with a mountainous background. A tree on the right side leans over the water. The wave is depicted in the foreground, with white foam cresting at the top. The wave curves from the bottom left to the center. The rocky coastline juts out into the water on the right side. Trees and a building are visible on the right side. A mountain range is in the background. Japanese characters are written vertically on the left side. A signature and seal are in the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Matted painting; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 421 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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