Children Playing in the Snow under Plum Trees in Bloom (Secchū baisō gunji yūgi zu)

Children Playing in the Snow under Plum Trees in Bloom (Secchū baisō gunji yūgi zu)

Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The prince encourages his playmates to enjoy rough-and-tumble outdoor winter sports, but he stands aloof on his front porch, not quite one of the boys. Even his costume sets him apart; it is a miniature replica of the military uniform worn by his father, who sits in the parlor. It is known that Prince Haru (the future Taishō Emperor) was unfortunately plagued with illness.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Children Playing in the Snow under Plum Trees in Bloom (Secchū baisō gunji yūgi zu)Children Playing in the Snow under Plum Trees in Bloom (Secchū baisō gunji yūgi zu)Children Playing in the Snow under Plum Trees in Bloom (Secchū baisō gunji yūgi zu)Children Playing in the Snow under Plum Trees in Bloom (Secchū baisō gunji yūgi zu)Children Playing in the Snow under Plum Trees in Bloom (Secchū baisō gunji yūgi zu)

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