People returning from a flower-viewing party 1790

"People Returning from a Flower-Viewing Party" is a woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro, created in 1790. The print depicts a group of elegantly dressed women, likely courtesans, returning from a hanami (flower viewing) party. Utamaro's signature style is evident in the elongated figures and delicate features, emphasizing the beauty and grace of the women. The print is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This work is a prime example of Utamaro's mastery of ukiyo-e, the genre of Japanese woodblock prints that flourished during the Edo period.