Viewing Cherry Blossoms at Goten Hill III
c. 1787
Chōbunsai Eishi, a former samurai who traded his sword for a brush, captures a serene moment of leisure in this woodblock print. Three elegantly dressed women enjoy the famous cherry blossom viewing spot at Gotenyama, though the sturdy pine trees in the foreground suggest they might be waiting for the peak bloom. One woman strums a shamisen while her companions look on, embodying the refined 'floating world' lifestyle of 18th-century Edo. Eishi was known for painting tall, graceful beauties, and these figures perfectly showcase his signature style of elongated proportions and luxurious kimono patterns.
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- woodblock print
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