March — 其三 桜あそび
- Date:
- 1898
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
"March" (其三 桜あそび — "the third, cherry blossom play/viewing") from 1898 depicts the March tradition of cherry blossom viewing — the hanami gathering beneath the flowering trees that was Japan's most beloved seasonal celebration. The specific character "play" (asobi) in the Japanese subtitle emphasizes the festive, recreational quality of the occasion rather than mere aesthetic appreciation: the hanami was a social event, a picnic, a celebration involving food, drink, and company as much as contemplation of the blossoms.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
March — 其三 桜あそび was created by Miyagawa Shuntei (宮川春汀) in 1898.
March — 其三 桜あそび depicts cherry blossoms.