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Ancient View of Yatsuhashi in Mikawa Province (Mikawa no Yatsuhashi no kozu), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyō kiran)

Katsushika Hokusai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print depicts a long, elevated wooden bridge extending over water with people walking on it. The bridge has multiple sections and appears to be made of light-colored wood. The people are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, with some wearing conical hats. A tree grows from a rocky area on the left side, and there is a body of water beneath the bridge. In the background, there is a hill or mountain with a small island. The sky is a gradient of pink and white. A red vertical banner with Japanese writing is on the right side.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1834
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 414 px
Museum record:
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