Mukojima sakura
by Inoue Yasuji
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
Description
The cherry trees of Mukojima — the long embankment along the eastern bank of the Sumida River famous for its spring blossoms — are the subject of this seasonal print. Mukojima's cherry viewing was among the great popular pleasures of Edo, drawing crowds from across the city each spring, and the tradition continued well into the Meiji period. Yasuji captures the trees in bloom with the understated naturalism that characterizes his landscape views, avoiding the dramatic conventions of older ukiyo-e in favor of a fresh, observational clarity.
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The Emperor Meiji and Empress in a Carriage during their Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration at Aoyama
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True Pictures of Famous Places in Tokyo: The Burnt Remains of Ryogokubashi Bridge
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True Pictures of Famous Places in Tokyo: The Destruction of Hisamatsucho in a Fire that Started in Kanda
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More Cherry Blossoms Prints
Kumoi Cherry Trees (Kumoi sakura)
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Hirosaki Castle, from the series "Eight Views of Cherry Blossoms"
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Chion-in Temple Gate (Romon), from the series Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms (Sakura hachidai)
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Cherry Blossoms at Maruyama Park
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mukojima sakura was created by Inoue Yasuji (井上安治).
Mukojima sakura depicts cherry blossoms.