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The Life of Shakyamuni Illustrated (Shaka goichidaiki zue kan yon) 釈迦御一代記図会巻四

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows an open book with two pages featuring a black-and-white illustration. The pages are yellowed and have a worn appearance, with visible signs of aging such as darker spots and discoloration. The left page depicts a landscape with a staircase leading down to a body of water, surrounded by trees and buildings. A bridge is shown spanning the water. The right page shows a large crowd of people gathered under a curved roof, with some individuals standing on raised platforms or stairs. The illustrations appear to be in a traditional Japanese style, with intricate details and bold lines. The text within the image is written in Japanese characters. The book is set against a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
1845, fourth month (Kōka 2)
Medium
Set of six woodblock printed books; ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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