Selected Scenes from One Poem Each by One Hundred Poets: Poem by Emperor Kōkō 1800 - 1865

This woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Toyokuni III, is a depiction of a woman walking through a snowy landscape. The print is from the series *Selected Scenes from One Poem Each by One Hundred Poets*, which illustrated poems from the *Hyakunin Isshu*, a collection of one hundred waka poems. The scene is depicted in a dynamic and stylized manner, with the woman’s flowing kimono and the swirling snow creating a sense of movement. The snow falling from the sky, and the woman’s umbrella, emphasize the cold weather and the harsh conditions she faces. Kunisada’s use of color and line creates a visually striking composition that highlights the beauty of the winter landscape and the resilience of the woman.