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Shibaura Bay of Musashi Province

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white woodblock print of a boat on water. The boat is on the left and faces right. It has a curved hull with horizontal lines across it. A small ladder hangs off the back. The boat's sail is down. There are two tall poles on the boat. The background shows a small island on the right with trees. The sky is light gray. Japanese writing appears on the left and right edges. The edges of the print are rough and uneven.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Matted painting; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 418 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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