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Chiriu, Station No. 40

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print, beige background with subtle color gradient. Two red seals/stamps in top corners. Blue sea and sky with horizon line near center. Two trees on right side, larger one in center. Fenced-in field with green grass and numerous horses, various colors. Two people near bottom right. Japanese characters in top right and left.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1834
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 394 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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