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Katsushika Hokusai

Illustration of The Bluebell (Asagao), Chapter 20 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

19th century
Almost looks like a painting/drawing
19.4 × 54.5 cm (7.6 × 21.5 in)

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