Famous Views of Tokyo: Cherry Blossoms in Mukojima
Description
A print depicting cherry blossoms at Mukojima — the famous cherry tree embankment along the Sumida River in eastern Tokyo, one of the city's most celebrated hanami destinations where thousands of cherry trees lined the riverbank. Chikanobu's image of this beloved seasonal landscape participates in the long tradition of famous-place imagery while capturing the specifically Meiji character of Mukojima: the steamboats on the river, the brick embankments, and the mix of traditional and modern dress visible among the cherry-viewing crowds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Famous Views of Tokyo: Cherry Blossoms in Mukojima was created by Toyohara Chikanobu (豊原周延).
Famous Views of Tokyo: Cherry Blossoms in Mukojima depicts landscapes and cherry blossoms, set at Tokyo.