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Ferry Boat Crossing the Sumida River

Keisai Eisen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print on tan-colored paper. A river with light brown water; brown and green land on both sides. A small curved boat with four people in blue clothing crossing the river. Two people wearing round straw hats; the person at the front of the boat holding a long pole; one person sitting at the back of the boat; one person in the center. A small island with trees and bushes. A hut with a thatched conical roof on right side. Four birds flying over the water; seven rocks in the water. A bridge with green railings across the top. Japanese text written in black ink on top and right side.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
545 × 624 px
Museum record:
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