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A Ferry boat Crossing the Bay

Katsushika Hokusai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print; a boat on water. A man standing at the back points with a long stick. A red and white parasol is open in the center; another appears to be closed behind it. Three people sit; a fourth faces right. A dark roof is on the right edge. The background includes a darker horizon line over water and Japanese writing above.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 387 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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