Chrysanthemum Garden (Kiku-batake), from the series Beauties Matched with Flowers (Bijin hana kurabe)
by Ogata Gekko
by Ogata Gekko
From Gekko's bijin hana kurabe (Beauties Matched with Flowers) series, this print pairs an elegant woman with chrysanthemums, a seasonal association linking the beauty of the figure with the beauty of autumn flowers. The series format, common among Meiji [bijin-ga](/glossary/bijin-ga) artists, uses the matched pairing to create a double register of appreciation — the flowers read as both setting and metaphor for the woman's qualities. Gekko likely depicts a standing or seated figure in a richly patterned kimono, surrounded by kiku-batake (chrysanthemum garden) in full bloom. The textile patterns on the garment may themselves incorporate chrysanthemum motifs, layering the visual theme. This series demonstrates Gekko's facility with the bijin-ga genre alongside his broader range in historical and nature subjects.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Chrysanthemum Garden (Kiku-batake), from the series Beauties Matched with Flowers (Bijin hana kurabe) was created by Ogata Gekko (尾形月耕).
Yes — Chrysanthemum Garden (Kiku-batake), from the series Beauties Matched with Flowers (Bijin hana kurabe) is part of the Beauties Matched with Flowers series by Ogata Gekko.
Chrysanthemum Garden (Kiku-batake), from the series Beauties Matched with Flowers (Bijin hana kurabe) depicts birds & flowers, bijin-ga, and gardens.
