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Evening Glow at Koganei Border

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a colorful woodblock print of a Japanese landscape. The scene depicts a bridge over a body of water, with trees blooming white flowers on either side. The bridge is made of wood and has a railing on both sides. There are people walking on the bridge and on a path to the right. In the background, there are more trees, buildings, and a mountain. The sky is gradient, with shades of blue, yellow, and orange. There are Japanese characters written in black ink in the top-right corner and a red seal in the bottom-right corner. The print has a beige border around it. The overall scene is serene and peaceful, with a focus on nature and traditional Japanese architecture.

Artwork Details

Date
1797–1858
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 417 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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