The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of April 20, 2024
Cherry Blossoms in the Wind
late 1790s
(Japanese, 1769–1825)
Overall: 38.7 x 80 cm (15 1/4 x 31 1/2 in.)
Location: not on view
Description
Highly regarded for his images of actors, Toyokuni was also known for his prints of beauties that demonstrate his brilliant skill in composition. This triptych depicts a joyful hanami (flower viewing) scene in spring. One woman stands on a huge wine bottle, while another one sits on a samurai’s shoulder; in both scenes, the women are tying prayers or poems on tree branches. On the left, two servants protect a well-dressed lady from the wind. Their fluttering, long-sleeved kimonos capture the wind’s movement. Standing in a triad, the three groups form a stable, harmonic composition against the cherry blossom background.- Japanese Gallery 235 Rotation. The Cleveland Museum of Art (March 27-July 10, 2017).Cleveland Museum of Art, 1976: Year in Review 1975.
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