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Interior of a Palace with Noblemen Conversing

Totoya Hokkei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A Japanese-style painting depicting a palace interior with noblemen conversing. The scene is viewed from above, with a river and bridge in the background. On the bridge, two men in traditional Japanese clothing are conversing. The bridge has a railing and appears to be made of wood. The river is blue with several fish swimming in it. In the foreground, a group of people are sitting on the floor in a room with green flooring. The room has a low table with objects on it, and a black object on the floor. The people are wearing traditional Japanese clothing in various colors, including blue, red, and white. There are plants and a decorative screen in the room. In the top right corner, there are two sections with Japanese writing and illustrations. The image has a brown border around the edges.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
553 × 624 px
Museum record:
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