A black and white line-block print depicts a boat on water with people inside and one standing with a long pole. The boat is on the right side and faces left. The man standing in the boat wears a kimono and holds a long pole. A table with something on it is on the boat in front of the man. A curved line represents the boat's awning or umbrella on a pole. The boat has a square opening on the left with rounded edges. The boat is filled with people; one sits on the left and four lie down in the center. A city and water are in the background. A stone wall with a tower-like structure is on the left side. A sign with Japanese writing is on the right side. The image is sepia toned and aged with darker spots. The print is titled "Proof Line-Block Print for Fan" by Utagawa Sadahide.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Proof line-block print for fan; ink on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 427 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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