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Kegon Waterfall

Keisai Eisen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A Japanese woodblock print depicting a waterfall. The waterfall is in the center, tall and narrow with white water cascading down a rocky cliff face. The water is blue at the bottom and light blue with grey spots at the top. At the bottom of the waterfall, the water is dark blue and choppy. There are several large rocks in the water. On the right side of the waterfall, three men in blue clothing are climbing up the rocky cliff face. There is a red and blue banner in the top left corner with Japanese writing. The background has trees and foliage on the cliff face. The print has a beige border.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
421 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette

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