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The work of “Beauty admiring the Plum Blossoms at Night” is considered as one of Harunobu’s masterpieces and only two original prints are recognized now. It is an absolutely beautiful and magnificent print which has every single essence of Harunobu’s beauty. The white plum blossoms are emerging by the lady’s hand light in the pitch-dark night. The kimono patterns, lady’s facial or fingers expression and her tabi socks printed with special printing technique, every single detail in this work is delicate and sophisticated.

The atomosphere of a moonlight night in spring is deftly represented in this print. At the top right the full moon can be seen through the foliage, hinting at a further expanse of sky. The vehement flapping of their wings by two swallows may interrupt the quiet dream of the peach blossoms. A seven-character verse is presented at the top-left.

This rather fanciful composition seems to have appealed strongly to non-Japanese. It is well known that Van Gogh imitated this print in his oil painting. Hiroshige has depicted in close-up an unusual variety of plum tree, with stems and branches extending far into the distance to emphasize the magnificent sight. The light pink background symbolizes the light and warmth of spring.

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