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Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Along the Sumida River [Sumida-gawa hana-zakari]

Andō Hiroshige , 1840

Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Along the Sumida River [Sumida-gawa hana-zakari], by Andō Hiroshige, ink, 1840
Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Along the Sumida River [Sumida-gawa hana-zakari], by Andō Hiroshige, ink, 1840

Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Along the Sumida River [Sumida-gawa hana-zakari] is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Andō Hiroshige. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription
Inscribed:in block: Hiroshige ga; lower right verso in graphite: [undeciphered kanji]
Markings
Marked:in block: censor’s seal: (Tanaka Hejiro?) and publisher's mark (Sanoki); stamped verso in black ink: FBB [inside oval]

About this work

Overview

Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Along the Sumida River is a color woodcut print created by Andō Hiroshige in 1840.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene scene of the Sumida River, with boats carrying people and goods, and a hillside covered in cherry blossoms, symbolizing spring in Japan. The tranquil atmosphere and vibrant colors evoke the beauty of the season.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bright colors to capture the blossoms' vibrancy, while maintaining a simple and peaceful composition. The work is a characteristic example of Hiroshige's style, utilizing the color woodcut technique on Japanese paper.

Sumidagawa, hazakura no kei|東都名所　隅田川葉桜之景|A View of Cherry Trees in Leaf along the Sumida River
Sumidagawa, hazakura no kei|東都名所　隅田川葉桜之景|A View of Cherry Trees in Leaf along the Sumida River, Utagawa Hiroshige

Artist & collection

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Who painted Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Along the Sumida River [Sumida-gawa hana-zakari]?

Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Along the Sumida River [Sumida-gawa hana-zakari] was painted by Andō Hiroshige in 1840.

Where can I see Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Along the Sumida River [Sumida-gawa hana-zakari]?

Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Along the Sumida River [Sumida-gawa hana-zakari] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Along the Sumida River [Sumida-gawa hana-zakari]?

Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Along the Sumida River [Sumida-gawa hana-zakari] is associated with Romanticism.

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