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東海道五十三次 府中 二丁町廓之図

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a colorful Japanese woodblock print showing a street scene. The scene is set outdoors in a town, with a large building on the left featuring a black roof and orange and green walls. The building has a sloped roof and appears to be two stories. To the right of the building, people are standing and walking around. There are approximately 40 people visible, dressed in traditional Japanese clothing in various colors including blue, green, red, and black. Some people are carrying items such as baskets, umbrellas, and walking sticks. In the background, there is a tall fence and several trees. The sky appears to be overcast or dusk with a full moon visible. Japanese characters are written in black ink at the top and right side of the print, with a red vertical banner on the right edge. A red seal is located in the bottom-right corner. The print has a beige background with a rough, aged appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
early 20th century
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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