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Blossoming Cherry Trees by a Stream

Katsushika Hokusai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape drawing of a tree and a stream. The tree has two thick trunks and visible roots extending down the hill. The trunks are grey with visible texture. The tree's branches extend upwards and outwards, with yellow and orange blossoms. There are green plants growing around the base of the tree. A small stream runs along the bottom left, with a small hill behind it. The background is a light beige color. The drawing style is simple and traditional. The composition features a large empty space to the left.

Artwork details

Medium:
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
597 × 214 px
Museum record:
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