Penguin Classics – A Cup of Sake Beneath the Cherry Trees – Yoshida Kenkō 

Owen Gent, a 20th century artist, created the illustration “Penguin Classics – A Cup of Sake Beneath the Cherry Trees – Yoshida Kenkō,” featuring a single pink cherry blossom leaf floating on dark water. The minimalist design emphasizes the fragility and fleeting nature of the blossom, mirroring the themes of impermanence and beauty found in Yoshida Kenkō's 14th century writings. The muted colors and soft lines create a serene mood, highlighting the subtle elegance of the subject.