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Japanese Drawing

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Japanese Drawing by Hokusai: A large, sepia-toned scroll with a dragon design. The dragon is drawn in a light-brown color with a darker brown background. The dragon has a long body with scales and spikes running down its back, and its mouth is open, showing sharp teeth. The dragon's body is curved, with its head at the top of the scroll and its tail at the bottom. The background of the scroll features swirling clouds and smoke. The scroll is displayed on a white surface, with two black bars at the top and bottom, and a small portion of a beige wall visible on the left side.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
On paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
464 × 624 px
Museum record:
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