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Evening Rain at Karasaki, Pine Tree

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print titled "Evening Rain at Karasaki, Pine Tree" by Utagawa Hiroshige. The print features a large pine tree on a rocky shoreline. The tree has a thick trunk and a bushy top, and is positioned on a rocky outcrop that extends into a body of water. In the background, there are vertical gray lines that resemble rain. The water is dark blue at the bottom and light blue near the shore. There are several small boats on the water. The sky is gray and rainy. The print has a beige border with curved corners. There are two seals or stamps in the top corners, one red and one white with blue and red designs. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of blue, gray, and beige dominating the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1797–1858
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 397 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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