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Yui

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print of a landscape with a river flowing through a sandy area, with people and a bridge. A green hill with trees rises in the background. The sky fades from red at the top to pink. Japanese characters are written on the left and right sides. A red banner with Japanese characters is on the top right. The scene depicts a serene natural setting with a body of water, a mountain, trees, and people engaging in activities.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1838
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 453 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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