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Whale Fishing

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a sea scene. Two boats in the water, each with several people on board. The boats are curved and have a pointed end. Three people on the right boat are holding long ropes. The sea around the boats is choppy. In the background, there is a coastline with trees and rocks. The sky is light-colored. A dark line borders the drawing. The paper is aged with darker spots.

Artwork details

Date:
probably 19th century
Medium:
Monochrome woodblock print; ink on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 412 px
Museum record:
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