

Panorama of the Eight Views of Kanasawa under a Full Moon
The image depicts a serene Japanese landscape with a large body of water, likely a bay or sea, under a full moon. The water is light blue and dotted with numerous boats and ships. In the foreground, there are several small islands and a shoreline with trees and bushes. The shoreline curves inward, forming a small cove. A stream or river flows into the larger body of water from the bottom center of the image. The background features a range of mountains or hills along the horizon. The sky transitions from deep blue at the top to a lighter shade towards the horizon, with a large white full moon visible. The artwork is presented in a traditional Japanese style, with bold lines and muted colors. The image is divided into sections, suggesting it may be a triptych. A red vertical banner with Japanese characters is on the right side, and another red rectangle with characters is on the left.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1857
- Medium
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 299 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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