Awaji: Goshiki Beach

Printerprinted by Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川広重 (Japanese, 1797–1858)

Date1855, 9th month in the year of the Hare

Mediumwoodblock print; ink and color on paper

Dimensions34.3 x 22.9 cm (13 1/2 x 9 in.)

ClassificationsPrints

Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection

Terms

Japanese Print
paper
woodblock print

Object number1901.59.1448

DescriptionProvince of Awaji: a view of Goshiki Beach where fishermen are shown in boats, preparing to drag in a great seine. --Gookin
A view of Goshiki Beach and fishermen preparing to pull in a large net. The fishermen are divided into two groups, one with green jackets, the other with red which suggests they are from different villages. --Swinton

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