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Shore Scene Showing European Influence

Shōtei Hokuju 昇亭北寿

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a shore scene with European influence. A large body of water dominates the center, with several boats and ships visible. On the left side, there is a large building with a red roof and yellow walls. In the foreground, people are walking around, and some are riding horses or pulling carts. There are also several smaller buildings with red roofs. The sky above is cloudy. The scene shows a shoreline with a mix of Japanese and Western-style architecture, featuring a large building with a red roof on the left. The water has multiple boats and ships. People walk, ride horses, or pull carts in the foreground. Small buildings with red roofs are scattered around. The cloudy sky dominates the top.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1810–1820
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 404 px
Museum record:
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