Hoofdstuk 27 1849 - 1853

"Hoofdstuk 27" (Chapter 27) is a woodblock print created by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni II, between 1849 and 1853. This ukiyo-e print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a group of elegantly dressed figures amidst a vibrant landscape filled with blooming cherry blossoms. The intricate details and vivid colors are characteristic of Kunisada's style, capturing the essence of Edo-period Japanese life and aesthetics. The print's composition, with its central group of figures and the distant landscape, creates a sense of depth and movement, drawing the viewer into the scene.