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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
百人一首 うはかゑとき 文屋朝康|Poem by Funya no Asayasu, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by a Nurse (Hyakunin isshu ubaga etoki) is a 1804 ink by Katsushika Hokusai, a Japonisme work, depicting Boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a long, narrow boat floating on a calm pond. Inside, six people sit or kneel, some holding poles or paddles. The water is dotted with big green lotus leaves, and the shore has grassy hills. The colors are bright but simple—reds, greens, and blues stand out. One person in the boat is holding a scroll, maybe reading or showing something. The scene looks peaceful, like a quiet moment in nature. If you like this, check out Katsushika Hokusai.
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
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