Cherry Tree

Titled 'Cherry Tree', this painting beautifully captures the delicate beauty of the sakura, or cherry blossom, which is predominantly found on ornamental cherry trees such as the Prunus serrulata. It is a brilliant fusion of Genre painting and Ukiyo-e, two artistic styles that are celebrated for their rich representation of everyday life and the transience of beauty respectively. The vanilla-like aroma of the cherry blossom, attributed to the presence of coumarin, seems almost palpable as you gaze at the painting, the artist having skillfully invoked not just the sight but the scent of this ethereal flower.