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On Shinagawa Beach at Ebb-Tide

Utagawa Toyokuni I

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Three people standing on a beach. The person in the center wears a black kimono with a wide yellow obi and white shirt underneath. The person on the left wears a long orange kimono with a white head covering. The person on the right wears a long kimono with a floral pattern and orange lining, and a brown head covering. The background shows a body of water, a tree branch extending from the top right, and a low sun. The people are barefoot. Shells and pebbles are on the ground. The scene appears to be at low tide. The people appear to be looking at something the person on the right is holding.

Artwork Details

Date
1769–1825
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
418 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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