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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
Museum record:
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