Sketch of woman crossing bridge

Utagawa Hiroshige, Unknown

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Sketch of woman crossing bridge, Unknown. Ink on paper.

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Ink on paper · 25.8 × 72.8 cm · Art Institute of Chicago

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Museum title: Sketch of woman crossing bridge
Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重 (Japanese, 1797-1858)
Date: Unknown
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: 25.8 × 72.8 cm (10 1/8 × 28 5/8 in.)
Credit line: Gift of Margaret O. Gentles
Image license: CC0 1.0 · Public domain
Museum record: Art Institute of Chicago

Artist’s life 1797–1858

Ukiyo-e c. 1600–1900

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