Woman Viewing Cherry Blossoms c. 1782

Torii Kiyonaga's "Woman Viewing Cherry Blossoms," created around 1782, captures a fleeting moment of beauty and grace. The single, elegant woman is shown in profile, gazing upward at the delicate cherry blossoms blooming overhead. Her flowing kimono and the soft brushstrokes of the artist create a sense of movement and tranquility. This ukiyo-e print exemplifies the artist's mastery of capturing the ephemeral beauty of the natural world and the elegance of Edo-era women.