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New Year's Sunrise after Snow at Susaki

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular woodblock print with a Greek key border. The scene depicts a snowy coastal landscape at sunrise. The sky transitions from deep blue at the top to pinkish orange near the horizon. Pink clouds are visible. The sun is a red orb low on the horizon. Snow-covered trees and buildings are in the foreground. A body of water is in front and behind the buildings. Snow-covered land and additional trees are on the left. Two sailboats are in the distance on the left. Japanese text is on the right side. The color palette includes shades of blue, pink, red, green, and beige. The image is titled "New Year's Sunrise after Snow at Susaki" and is by Utagawa Hiroshige.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1831
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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