A Japanese woodblock print titled "Hamamatsu" by Utagawa Hiroshige. The scene depicts a town with buildings that have light-colored roofs and a green field in the foreground. Several people are present, some on foot and others riding horses. The horses are adorned with colorful saddles and riders wear traditional clothing. Some individuals hold umbrellas. In the background, trees and a large building with a blue roof are visible. A mountain range is seen in the distance against a pink and yellow sky with birds flying. Japanese characters are written vertically on the left and right sides of the image. The image has a beige border with a darker beige shadow around the edges.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1838
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 451 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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