Forbidden City
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Title
Forbidden City
Subject
紫禁城 (Shikinjō)
Description
A painting of the famous Forbidden City in Beijing, China. Umehara Ryuzaburō is intrigued by Chinese culture and history during his time living in Beijing. He even rented an apartment right next to the Forbidden City so he can get a good view.
Creator
梅原龍三郎 (Umehara Ryūzaburō)
Date
1940 (Shōwa 15)
Format
112 x 150 cm
Type
Oil on Canvas
Files
Collection
Citation
梅原龍三郎 (Umehara Ryūzaburō), “Forbidden City,” Japanese Art in the 20th century - Empire, War, Occupation, accessed May 23, 2026, https://www.empire-war-occupation-20thcent-japaneseart.artinterp.org/items/show/23.