

The Kawachiya Restaurant, Yanagi-bashi, Ryōgoku (Ryōgoku Yanagi-bashi, Kawachiya), from the series A Collection of Famous Restaurants of Edo (Edo Kōmei Kaitei Zukushi)
Colorful Japanese woodblock print. The scene depicts a restaurant with a large veranda overlooking a body of water. On the veranda, several women in traditional Japanese clothing sit on the floor. The veranda has a green floor, wooden railings, and a sloping roof supported by wooden pillars. A low table with a blue and white bowl sits on a red and white mat on the floor. In the background, several boats are on the water, including one with white sails. The sky is orange and pink, suggesting sunset. The water is blue with green trees and buildings along the shore. Chinese characters are written on signs and banners throughout the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1838–40
- Medium
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 393 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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