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Poem by Tenchi Tennō, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki)

Katsushika Hokusai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A colorful woodblock print depicting a rural landscape with a body of water, a mountain, and a sunset or sunrise sky with shades of orange and pink. In the foreground, several people wearing blue clothing and round hats carry bundles of harvested crops. A small bridge spans a stream or river on the right side. There are several small buildings and trees scattered throughout the scene. The image includes several piles of harvested crops and some greenery. The overall scene depicts a serene and peaceful rural setting with people engaged in agricultural work. The print features a mix of blue, green, orange, and brown colors. Japanese characters are visible in the top right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1839
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 418 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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