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Battle of Ichi–no–tani, March 21, 1184

Utagawa Toyoharu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a nighttime scene of a large body of water with numerous boats. The water is to the left and spans the width of the image. A mountain rises up on the right side. The sky above is black with many white dots representing stars. The water has several boats of various sizes scattered across it. On the right side, where the mountain meets the water, there are buildings and trees. A large group of people is gathered on the shore. The color palette is muted, with shades of orange, brown, and tan dominating the scene. In the foreground, on the right, there are several structures built into the side of the mountain. The overall composition is detailed, with many small elements and figures throughout the scene.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 405 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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