Details

Women clad in Kimonos walk leisurely through Ueno Park in the height of spring. Kan'ei-ji temple’s pagoda stands at the center at the composition as cherry blossoms erupt around the landscape adding color and drama causing many of the strollers to stop and reflect upon this evanescent moment. Puddles litter the path adding depth and reflecting the scene into worlds of their own. This work is executed in Yoshida’s own blend of watercolor and oil painting translated into the language of woodblock prints.

Connoisseur's Note

This impression is an excellent example of the design. Exhibiting fresh, untouched colors, the print looks like it could have been created today. This print features Yoshida’s “jizuri seal,” as well as a brush and pencil signature, indicating it was produced under his strict supervision.