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Twilight Moon at Ryōgoku Bridge

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print of a view through a wooden structure overlooking water. The structure has a flat roof supported by beams and pillars. It appears to be a bridge or pier. The water is blue and dotted with boats. A shoreline with trees and buildings is on the left. The sky has shades of blue, pink, and white with clouds. Japanese characters are written vertically on the right side. The overall scene depicts a serene and picturesque moment.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 384 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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