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Shower-Shelter on the Shore of Tempozan Bay

Yashima Gakutei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A traditional Japanese-style woodblock print. The scene depicts people indoors and outdoors. Inside, there are eight people, six women and two men, dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. Four people are kneeling and four people are standing. The interior has a gray floor, green mat, and a blue rug. The interior has a roof supported by four large orange and brown pillars. The background shows a body of water with boats and mountains. The outdoor shows a blue and white sky with clouds, green trees, and a mountain range. The print is done in muted colors, including shades of blue, gray, orange, and green.

Artwork Details

Date
1838
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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