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View of the Kamo River from Sanbogi at Dawn

Oda Kaisen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape painting of a river and mountains. A green border surrounds the painting. The painting itself has a beige background. The mountains are in shades of gray, with some darker areas suggesting shadows. The mountains are hazy and appear to be far away. There are several trees and bushes in the foreground, including some with bare branches and others with leaves. A body of water, likely a river, is in front of the mountains. On the right side of the painting, there is Japanese calligraphy in black ink, accompanied by two red seals. A small red seal is also located on the bottom left corner of the painting. The overall atmosphere of the painting suggests a serene and peaceful scene, possibly at dawn or dusk.

Artwork details

Date:
1829
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 468 px
Museum record:
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