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Nankin in China

Utagawa Yoshitora

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print depicting a scene in Nankin, China. A large stone bridge with a curved arch spans a river, connecting two parts of a town. People in traditional Asian clothing walk on the bridge and along the riverbanks. Buildings with dark roofs and colorful facades line the streets. Trees and greenery are visible throughout the scene. In the background, a mountain rises under a pink and blue sky. A large white and gold sign with black writing hangs on the right side. Two vertical red banners with gold trim are attached to buildings on either side. People wear robes in shades of red, blue, green, and yellow. A boat is in the river.

Artwork details

Date:
2nd month, 1862
Medium:
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 309 px
Museum record:
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