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Yoshiwara Yo Zakura no Zu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print of a Japanese scene; blue background with white dots; gray roofs on buildings; gate in center; trees on both sides; people on both sides; 2 paper lanterns on left building; 2 paper lanterns on right building; people walking; umbrella; tree blossoms; blue ground. Title: Yoshiwara Yo Zakura no Zu Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1841
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 410 px
Museum record:
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