Who created "Cherry Tree"?

Cherry Tree was created by Kobayashi Kiyochika in dated 1874.

When was "Cherry Tree" created?

This artwork was created dated 1874.

What medium is "Cherry Tree"?

Cherry Tree is Woodblock print; ink and color on paper.

Is "Cherry Tree" in the public domain?

Yes, Cherry Tree is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Cherry Tree

Kobayashi Kiyochika

dated 1874

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Dimensions

14 x 8 5/16 in. (35.6 x 21.1 cm)

Classification

Prints

Culture & Period

Japan · Meiji period (1868–1912)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Gustave von Groschwitz, 1993

Accession Number

1993.310

Tags

Trees

Art Historical Context

Kobayashi Kiyochika *Cherry Tree* (1874) captures the delicate beauty of Japan's iconic sakura during the early Meiji period (1868–1912), a time of profound transformation as Japan rapidly modernized and opened to Western influences. As one of the last masters of the ukiyo-e tradition, Kiyochika bridged classical Japanese printmaking with emerging techniques inspired by European art, such as subtle gradations of light and shadow This woodblock print, a compact 14 x 8 5/16 inches, exemplifies his skill in rendering nature's fleeting elegance amid societal change. Printed with ink and color on ...

About the Artist

Kobayashi Kiyochika · 1847–1915

Japanese, 1847–1915

Cherry Tree

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