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The Interior of the Gankiro Tea House in Yokohama

Suzuki Hiroshige II

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful Japanese woodblock print. Large interior room of Japanese building with wooden floors, paper windows, and beams. Red bridge spans waterway running through center of room. People in traditional Japanese outfits walk on wooden floor and stairs. People on balcony overlooking waterway. Paper lantern hanging from ceiling. Several trees and plants throughout room. Bridge has red railings. Waterway has blue water. Room has multiple levels. Stairs on right side. Wooden railing along edge of floor. People standing and walking in various directions. Some people on upper level. Windows let in natural light.

Artwork Details

Date
1861 (April)
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 306 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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