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The Castle of Unuma

Keisai Eisen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print of a Japanese castle on a hill overlooking a body of water. The castle has a tall stone tower with a black roof and is surrounded by a stone wall. A bridge connects the castle to the land. Trees are scattered around the castle and in the foreground. In the background, there are mountains and a pink and yellow sky. The water is blue and there is a boat on it. The print has a beige background with a thin black border. There are several Japanese characters in the top left corner, including a red seal. The image depicts a serene and peaceful scene.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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