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Zoshigaya no Zu (Myoga-ya)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful Japanese woodblock print depicting a group of people outside a two-story building. The building has a green base and a yellow roof, with a balcony on the second floor. The people are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, with blue, brown, and black kimonos. Some people are standing, while others are sitting on the ground. There are several trees in the foreground. The background features a yellow sky. The print is titled "Zoshigaya no Zu (Myoga-ya)" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1840
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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