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Cherries at Night at New Shimabara

Utagawa Yoshitora

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful Japanese woodblock print depicting a nighttime scene. Two horse-drawn carriages, one on the left and one on the right, are positioned on a green road surface. The carriages have black canopies and red interiors. People dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, including kimonos, are standing on the green road surface or walking around the carriages. Some people are holding parasols. There are several trees with blossoming pink and white flowers. Buildings are in the background, with one building featuring a balcony. The sky appears dark, indicating nighttime.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 308 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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