Sumidagawa, Cherry Blossom Viewing
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Description
Cherry blossom viewing along the Sumida River was one of Edo's great springtime pleasures, drawing crowds to the embankment from Mukojima south to Azuma Bridge. Hiroshige's print captures the pale blooms reflected in the river's surface while pleasure boats ply the water and strollers fill the paths beneath the trees. The print likely belongs to an Edo Famous Places series depicting the capital's seasonal celebrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sumidagawa, Cherry Blossom Viewing was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重).
Sumidagawa, Cherry Blossom Viewing depicts cherry blossoms, set at Sumida River.