The image depicts a serene scene of a sailboat on a body of water. The sailboat has a triangular sail and a small cabin at the back; it faces right. Two smaller boats are in front of and to the left of the sailboat. The water is blue and calm, with gentle ripples. In the background, there are trees, buildings, and mountains. A flock of geese flies in a V-formation from the top center towards the right. The sky is a gradient of orange, pink, and black at the top. The mountains are blue and hazy. The image includes a small rectangular block of Japanese characters in the top-left corner. The overall scene depicts a peaceful atmosphere with a focus on nature and traditional Japanese elements. The title of the image is "Geese Flying Down to Katada" by Utagawa Hiroshige.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 393 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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