Title
Cherry Blossoms in the Wind, late 1790s. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese, 1769-1825).
Caption
Cherry Blossoms in the Wind, late 1790s. Highly regarded for his images of actors, Toyokuni was also known for his prints of beauties that demonstrate his brilliant skill in composition. This triptych depicts a joyful hanami (flower viewing) scene in spring. One woman stands on a huge wine bottle, while another one sits on a samurai?s shoulder; in both scenes, the women are tying prayers or poems on tree branches. On the left, two servants protect a well-dressed lady from the wind. Their fluttering, long-sleeved kimonos capture the wind?s movement. Standing in a triad, the three groups form a stable, harmonic composition against the cherry blossom background.
Date
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Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Reference
HRM19F75_178
Model release
NA
Property release
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License type
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Available size
89,1Mb (4,2Mb) / 26,0in x 13,3in / 7805 x 3991 (300dpi)