Cherry Blossoms and boat
by Yuhan Ito
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
Cherry trees in bloom lean over a still waterway while a small boat rests beneath them in this quintessential spring landscape by Yuhan Ito. The combination of cherry blossoms and a vessel on water is among the most emotionally resonant in Japanese visual culture, evoking both the beauty and the brevity of the flowering season. Ito handles the composition with restraint, letting the pale blooms fill the upper register of the print while the boat below provides a quiet anchor for the eye.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
Cherry Blossoms and boat was created by Yuhan Ito (伊藤雄半).
Cherry Blossoms and boat depicts cherry blossoms, boats & ships, and seascapes.