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Bow Moon

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print with a beige background and border. A steep cliff on the left side. A suspension bridge extends to the right over a gorge with a narrow stream. The gorge has steep orange-colored sides with bushes and trees. A crescent moon is visible. A large waterfall on the right. The sky is blue. Foreign writing in black and red ink.

Artwork details

Date:
1797–1858
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
298 × 624 px
Museum record:
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