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New Great Bridge at Naka Zu in Edo

Utagawa Toyoharu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print of a river scene. A large body of water, likely a river, spans the center of the image, with numerous boats and people on it. The boats are mostly orange with dark roofs and have people on them. On the riverbank in the foreground, many people are walking along a path. They wear traditional Japanese clothing in various colors, including red, green, and black. Some individuals carry umbrellas. In the background, there are buildings and trees lining the riverbank. The sky above is beige. The overall atmosphere suggests a busy and vibrant scene, possibly during a festival or market. The print features a vertical column of Japanese text on the right side. The color palette is muted, with shades of orange, beige, and green dominating the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1780
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 413 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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