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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
Museum record:
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