Cherry Blossoms in Spring, from the series "Choicest Odes upon Flowers of the Four Seasons (Shuku awase, shiki no hana)" c. 1792

"Cherry Blossoms in Spring" is a woodblock print from the series "Choicest Odes upon Flowers of the Four Seasons (Shuku awase, shiki no hana)" by Katsukawa Shunchō, a prominent artist of the late Edo period. The print depicts three women in elegant kimonos, one holding a hand fan, another a cloth bundle, and the third holding a small pouch. The women are standing beneath a cherry blossom tree, the symbol of spring in Japanese culture. The print exemplifies Shunchō's mastery of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that celebrates the beauty of everyday life. This work, created in 1792, captures the vibrant colors and delicate details of the Edo period, providing a glimpse into the fashion and aesthetics of this era.