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Turtle Island and Fujiyama

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape with a mountain, trees, and water. The mountain, resembling a conical shape, is located on the horizon in the background on the right side. In the foreground on the right, a body of water meets a shoreline with a grassy hill topped with trees. To the left of the hill, there is a small island with trees. The image features a mix of black, gray, and muted red colors. A column of Japanese text runs vertically along the left edge. The background of the image is a light beige color with darker spots. The image has a thin brown border around the edges. The composition presents a serene and natural scene.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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