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Landscape with Willow Trees

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Landscape with willow trees by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai. The image depicts a traditional Japanese landscape. The scene features several willow trees with drooping branches and sparse leaves. A bridge spans across a body of water in the midground. The background shows a range of hills and mountains. The sky appears light-colored. The artwork is rendered in muted colors including shades of green, brown, and beige. The image includes Japanese text written vertically on the left side. The artwork has a beige background with a darker border around the edges. The composition is asymmetrical with elements placed on the right and left sides. The overall style is traditional Japanese art.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 440 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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