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A Glimpse of Higayashiyama the Western Capital, from the series Famous Places in the Nation (Shokoku meisho zukai no uchi-Saikyō Higashiyama ichiran)

Utagawa Hiroshige III

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Three-panel artwork depicting a scene with people wearing traditional Japanese clothing. The panels are side by side and appear to be a triptych. The left panel shows a woman in a purple kimono with red lining and a floral pattern. She stands on green grass with her back to the viewer. In front of her are a few people and a horse. In the background are trees, mountains, and a pink sky. The center panel shows a woman sitting on a red platform. She wears a red kimono with a floral pattern and has white hair. Three people in traditional clothing stand behind her. In the background are trees, mountains, and a pink sky. The right panel shows five people sitting or standing on a red carpet with a floral pattern. They wear traditional clothing in various colors. In the background are trees, a mountain, and a purple sky with clouds. There is a Japanese-style fan and writing on a yellow background. A tree trunk is on the right. The panels have a beige background. A gray and black ruler is below the panels.

Artwork Details

Date
May, 1880
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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