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Famous Places of Edo: Shiba Shinmei

Utagawa Hiroshige II

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print depicts a snowy scene. A two-story building with a tiled roof and wood siding on right. A red shrine or shed on left. A tall snow-covered tree between them. People in traditional clothing walk through snow on ground. Most carry baskets on heads. A few hold umbrellas. Snow falls from dark blue-grey sky. A fence separates buildings from trees in background. Japanese characters on red and yellow rectangles. Characters also on left.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 387 px
Museum record:
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