Bewonderen van de kersenbloesem te Asukayama by Katsukawa Shunchō

Bewonderen van de kersenbloesem te Asukayama 1785 - 1790

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tree

quirky illustration

blue ink drawing

cartoon sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

cartoon carciture

sketchbook art

Katsukawa Shunchō's "Bewonderen van de kersenbloesem te Asukayama" (1785-1790) is a captivating ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting three elegant women enjoying the cherry blossoms at Asukayama, a popular scenic spot in Edo. The women are dressed in vibrant kimonos, their graceful forms accentuated by the delicate pink blossoms. The print showcases Shunchō's mastery of color and detail, capturing the beauty of the fleeting cherry blossom season and the refined elegance of Edo society.