Cherry Blossoms at Night on Nakanocho in the Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara Nakanocho yozakura), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)"
- Date:
- c. 1832/38
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print; oban
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
Nakanocho — the broad central avenue of the Yoshiwara pleasure quarter in Edo — is shown here at night during cherry blossom season, when potted cherry trees were placed along the street and lit by lanterns to create an artificial springtime spectacle for patrons. This oban print from "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital" captures the quarter at its most theatrical, the blossoms glowing against the deep blue of the night sky.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cherry Blossoms at Night on Nakanocho in the Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara Nakanocho yozakura), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)" was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重) in c. 1832/38.
Yes — Cherry Blossoms at Night on Nakanocho in the Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara Nakanocho yozakura), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)" is part of the Famous Places in the Eastern Capital series by Utagawa Hiroshige.
Cherry Blossoms at Night on Nakanocho in the Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara Nakanocho yozakura), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)" depicts edo & tokyo, cherry blossoms, and night scenes.