Moonlight on the Yodo River

Artist Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760 - 1849)

Date1833

Place of ManufactureAsia

Mediumwoodcut Medium Remarks: coloured inks

DimensionsOverall: 24.5 x 35 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineFred & Isabel Pollard Collection

Object number1963.081.001

DescriptionThis print shows Osakas main river with boats either being poled by boatmen or towed by labourers on shore. Osaka was Japans second major commercial city. The rice merchants of the city served as bankers and financiers for the upper classes. To the right is the Osaka Castle keep, the citys administration centre.

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