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Junkei machi Yomise no Zu

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print depicting a crowded outdoor scene. People dressed in traditional Japanese clothing are gathered in a large group. Some individuals carry baskets or bags. There are several vendors with various goods on display, including what appears to be food and household items, arranged on tables. A body of water with a small boat is visible in the background. The sky transitions from dark at the top to light at the horizon. Japanese characters are written in the top right corner and on a vertical red banner. The print has a beige border with small brown spots.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1828
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 398 px
Museum record:
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