Rabbit-Ear Irises in Autumn, from the series "Choicest Odes upon Flowers of the Four Seasons (Shuku awase, shiki no hana)" c. 1792

"Rabbit-Ear Irises in Autumn," a woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunchō, is part of his series "Choicest Odes upon Flowers of the Four Seasons (Shuku awase, shiki no hana)". The image depicts three women in a garden setting, possibly a teahouse, adorned with irises and pine trees, representing the colors and atmosphere of autumn in Japan. This ukiyo-e print is a prime example of Shunchō's talent for portraying beautiful women, the "bijin-ga" genre, set in natural scenes. Created in 1792, shortly before the artist's death, it captures the beauty of everyday life and the changing seasons.