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Sites of the Eastern Capital at a Glance (Tōto shōkei ichiran), facsimile version by the Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two-page spread from a book with Japanese text and illustrations. Left page shows a dock scene: a man in blue pants and a beige top bends over near a short table; two people in traditional clothing stand on a raised platform with a red top; a woman in a long black and white garment looks out over the water; a man sits on the platform. Right page shows a woman in a pink garment walking along a path; she holds a blue and white umbrella over her head; a body of water and shoreline are in the background; a small stone structure is on the path. The pages have a yellowed appearance and are set against a white background. The illustrations are done in a traditional Japanese style with bold lines and bright colors. The text is written in Japanese characters.

Artwork Details

Date
20th century.
Medium
Set of two woodblock printed books; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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