The Washington Monument on the Potomac River
by Kawase Hasui
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Honolulu Museum of Art
- Image courtesy of
- Honolulu Museum of Art
Description
A tall obelisk rises pale against a grey sky, framed by clusters of pink cherry blossoms in the upper corners and reflected faintly in the still water of a curving river basin below. A single dark-robed figure stands alone along the paved edge of the embankment, facing the monument. Kawase Hasui, woodblock print, "The Washington Monument on the Potomac River."
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Washington Monument on the Potomac River was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水).
The Washington Monument on the Potomac River depicts landscapes.