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Nihonbashi in Edo (Edo Nihonbashi), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)

Katsushika Hokusai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A Japanese woodblock print depicting a canal scene. The canal is wide and runs vertically through the center of the image, with buildings lining both sides. The buildings are mostly white with dark roofs and some have a red base. Several boats are on the canal, with people in them. There are piles of goods, including baskets and boxes, in the foreground. In the background, there are trees, buildings, and a mountain with a pointed peak. The sky is yellowish with a gradient to dark blue at the top. Japanese text is written vertically on the right side.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1830–32
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 419 px
Museum record:
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