Bushu Yokohama Gankirō|諸国名所百景 武州横浜岩亀楼|Entrance to the Gankirō Tea House in the Miyozaki District, Yokohama, Bushu
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This woodblock print shows a lively street scene in front of a tea house. People in traditional Japanese clothing walk along the street, with a few cherry blossom trees in the foreground. In the background, there's a body of water and mountains. The print is done in a colorful, detailed style, with a focus on everyday life. The artist has captured the beauty of the natural world, as well as the hustle and bustle of city life. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this print, you might want to look up Utagawa Hiroshige II.
