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Waves on Moonlight

Suzuki Harunobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pink and grey kimono-clad woman standing on a green floor next to a seated woman wearing pink kimono, seated woman holds a white cat; a small table beside her holds a golden jug; behind standing woman an ornate railing on balcony overlooking water with a ship.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1768
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
445 × 624 px
Museum record:
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