Bold iris petals unfold with sculptural presence, their vertical blades rising confidently against a calm backdrop. Hokusai simplifies shapes to accentuate rhythm and repetition, letting the flowers’ natural architecture dominate the frame. The work conveys late-spring freshness, celebrating the elegance of kakitsubata as symbols of renewal and refined taste. Its clear contours and vivid forms create a serene study of seasonal beauty rooted in classical Japanese aesthetics.