On display for a limited time because of the delicate nature of the artwork, this collection is a treasure trove of ukiyo-e (literally, "pictures of the floating world") from the Edo period (1615-1868). Among the 80 prints and scrolls provided by the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston are works by masters such as Hokusai and Hiroshige; some of the paintings have not been exhibited in nearly a century. The selected works reflect the seasonal majesty of nature as a backdrop to leisurely pastimes, the refinement of dramatic arts like kabuki theater, and the sensuality of courtesans, geishas, and their patrons, including several risqué erotic prints.