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Morning Cherry Blossoms at Shin-Yoshiwara

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print with a beige background and scalloped border. Scene depicts a Japanese village with buildings featuring tiled roofs. A large tree with white blossoms stands on a hill. People walk on a street. The background shows a gradient sky transitioning from dark blue to pink and orange hues. Japanese characters are written vertically on the right side. More Japanese characters are written on the top right. The sky has a few birds flying. The scene includes multiple levels of rooftops. A large tree without leaves is also visible. The atmosphere suggests early morning or evening. The image is titled "Morning Cherry Blossoms at Shin-Yoshiwara" and is by artist Utagawa Hiroshige.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 408 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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