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Utagawa Kunisada

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a Japanese woodblock print titled "Print by Utagawa Kunisada". The woman in the foreground wears a blue and gold kimono with a blue hairpiece and stands on a balcony with a red carpet. The balcony has a gold railing and is situated on the left side. Behind her, a large tree with orange leaves dominates the right side. In the background, a bridge spans a river, with people standing on it. The bridge has a light brown color and multiple pillars supporting it. The river is blue and appears to have a small waterfall. The sky above the bridge is blue. The overall scene depicts a serene and traditional Japanese setting. The woman's kimono and hairstyle are ornate and traditional. The tree's orange leaves suggest the scene takes place during autumn. The bridge and river create a sense of depth in the image.

Artwork details

Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
430 × 624 px
Museum record:
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