Begonia (Shukaidô), from the series Beauties Matched with Flowers (Bijin hana kurabe)

From Gekko's series Beauties Matched with Flowers (Bijin hana kurabe), this print pairs a female figure with the begonia (shukaidō). The series format gave Gekko a systematic framework for exploring seasonal flowers alongside bijin subjects, and the begonia — with its drooping pink blossoms and asymmetrical leaves — evokes a slightly melancholic, autumnal mood suited to contemplative figure compositions. The woman is likely shown in quiet repose or gentle movement, her kimono pattern and posture coordinated with the flower's color and form in the careful manner typical of Gekko's bijin work. Multi-block printing would have been required to achieve the tonal range across skin tones, garment patterns, and botanical elements. The series title reflects a long bijin-plus-flower tradition in ukiyo-e going back to Harunobu and Utamaro.