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Asakusa Kaminarimon Mae (Kameya)

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A colorful Japanese woodblock print depicting a crowded street scene. A large gate with a black roof and red pillars stands on the left, featuring a large lantern with a black symbol. A blue and white sign with Japanese writing hangs above the gate. People in traditional clothing walk on a green street. A long, low building with a black roof and a blue and gold banner stands on the right. The background shows a body of water and a mountain range under a gray sky. The print has a beige border.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1835–42
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 401 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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