Flowers 1831

Hasegawa Settan’s *Flowers* (1831) is a delicate woodblock print depicting a single sprig of flowers with clusters of yellow blooms and slender stems. It is characteristic of Settan’s style, known for its precise details and simple yet elegant composition. The artist, Hasegawa Settan, was a prolific Japanese artist during the Edo period, renowned for his masterful use of woodblock printing. Settan’s works often featured botanical subjects, reflecting a growing interest in nature during this era. *Flowers* exemplifies this fascination with the beauty of the natural world, highlighting the delicate grace and vibrant hues of a single flowering plant.