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Seven-ri Beach, Province of Soshu

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print, landscape scene. Seven people walking on beach. Large wave crashing on shore. Trees on cliffs on right. Island with trees in background. Mountain in distance. Orange, pink, and yellow gradient sky. Trees on cliffs have green foliage. Blue and white ocean. Buildings on left horizon. Trees on island have green and brown foliage. Two red seals and black text on top left.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 395 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette