Chrysanthemum Garden (Kiku-batake), from the series Beauties Matched with Flowers (Bijin hana kurabe)

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 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.