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Chiyoda Castle (Album of Men)

Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful Japanese woodblock print depicting a lively scene. Large group of people dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, mainly blue, purple, and brown. People holding umbrellas, some open, some closed. Some individuals carrying long objects, possibly spears or banners. Large green dragon or fish sculpture on left side, on a stone base. Building with tiled roof and open sides in the background. Another building with enclosed porch on the right. Japanese characters written vertically on right side of image. Small circular red seal or stamp near bottom right corner. Light-colored background with subtle texture, suggesting aged paper.

Artwork details

Date:
1897
Medium:
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
598 × 305 px
Museum record:
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