The Art of Ukiyo-e | 17th–19th century
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Boat Ride and Cherry Blossom Viewing on the Sumida River (detail), By Utagawa Kunimasa, Edo period, 19th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 10
March 17, 2020 (Tue) - April 12, 2020 (Sun)In the 17th century, painters started depicting the lives of commoners in a genre known as ukiyo-e. With the advent of new printing technology, these images began to be reproduced in high numbers, and ukiyo-e gradually spread to all layers of society. The addition of colorists to the publishers’ craftsmen also led to the birth of the color print in the mid-18th century. From March 17–April 12, 2020, this gallery displays scenic places known for their cherry blossoms, such as Goten Hill, Oji, and the Sumida River. The exhibition also includes paintings and prints of cherry blossoms and courtesans likened to spring flowers.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Courtesan and Her Attendant under a Cherry Tree | By Chōbunsai Eishi | Edo period, 18th century | A-787 | |||
| Highlight | Boat Ride and Cherry Blossom Viewing on the Sumida River | By Utagawa Kunimasa | Edo period, 19th century | A-11569 | |||
| Highlight | Important Art Object | In and Out of the House at Night | By Kubo Shunman | Edo period, 18th century | A-10569-335 |