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The Sixth Scene from Scenes of the Pleasure Quarter at Yoshiwara in Edo

Hishikawa Moronobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white drawing on beige background. A long building with a tiled roof and large windows spans the top half. People sitting inside are visible through the windows. Outside, in the foreground, three people walk on a path. Two carry long objects. There is a tree and a rocky area to their left. A short bridge connects to the path.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Monochrome woodblock print; ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 396 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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