Bewonderen van de pruimenbloesem 1887 - 1896

"Bewonderen van de pruimenbloesem" (1887-1896) is a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Ogata Gekko (1859-1920). The print depicts two women admiring the blossoms of a plum tree, a popular motif in Japanese art, symbolizing the arrival of spring. The scene is set against a background of a distant mountain range, emphasizing the beauty of nature and the transience of time. The delicate use of color and fine details are characteristic of Gekko's work, which often depicts scenes of everyday life in Japan during the Meiji period. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Gekko's mastery of the woodblock printing technique and his ability to capture the essence of the natural world.