1856
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
歌川広重画 桜花に都鳥|Hooded Gulls and Cherry Blossoms is a 1856 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Impressionism work, depicting Bird, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This woodblock print shows two yellow birds with gray wings and orange beaks, floating on a stream. The birds are surrounded by pink cherry blossoms and green leaves on branches that stretch across the top and bottom of the image. The stream's surface reflects the flowers and leaves, creating a sense of movement. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of harmony between the birds and their surroundings. The pink blossoms add a touch of vibrancy to the scene, while the green leaves provide a sense of calm. If you're interested in learning more about Japanese woodblock prints, check out the work of artist Utagawa Hiroshige.
Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川 広重) or Andō Hiroshige (安藤 広重), born Andō Tokutarō (安藤 徳太郎; 1797 – 12 October 1858), was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition.
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