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Morning Cherries at Yoshiwara

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print with a beige background and scalloped edges. The scene depicts a Japanese village with buildings and a body of water, likely a river. The sky is blue at the top, fading to pink and white near the horizon. Trees with pink blossoms and bare branches are visible. Several people are present, including one pushing a cart with a green box. A building on the left has a blue roof, and a covered walkway or bridge connects to another structure. Japanese text appears in the top right and along the right edge. The print's color palette includes shades of blue, pink, green, and brown. The image features a mix of buildings, trees, and people in a traditional Japanese setting.

Artwork details

Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 387 px
Museum record:
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