Yozakura in Rain
- Date:
- 1935
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 26.5 × 40.8 cm
- Publisher:
- Yoshida Studio
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
A large weeping cherry tree in full pink-blossom bloom dominates the composition, its drooping branches propped up by a lattice of wooden support poles, set against a soft grey sky and blue-green shrubbery. In the foreground a single figure in an orange robe, seen from behind and carrying a furled umbrella, stands on a stone-edged path beside a body of water that mirrors the tree and figure in muted, rain-damp tones. The palette is dominated by dusty pinks, greys, and browns, giving the scene a hushed, overcast mood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yozakura in Rain was created by Hiroshi Yoshida (吉田博) in 1935.
Yozakura in Rain uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on color woodblock print.
Yozakura in Rain was published by Yoshida Studio (1935).
Yozakura in Rain depicts rain.
Yozakura in Rain measures 26.5 × 40.8 cm (Oban format).