Ume-zu (梅図) - Anonymous - Japan (No reserve price)

Work Title: Ume-zu (梅図)
Artist: Anonymous
Technique Type: Copperplate etching
Artist’s seal on the plate
Paper Size: 42.5 × 33.5 cm (16.73 × 13.19 in)
Image Size: 39 × 30.5 cm (15.35 × 12.01 in)
Frame Size: 52 × 41 × 2 cm (20.47 × 16.14 × 0.79 in)
Paper Material: Washi (和紙)
This elegant plum blossom artwork was created by a Japanese artist in the late 1980s to early 1990s. The main subject of the composition is plum blossoms (梅), a classic motif symbolizing "early spring" and "resilience" in Japanese culture.
The artist used bold ink wash to render the rugged texture of plum branches, while the delicate petals are set against a soft yellowish-green background. The piece combines the freehand brushwork charm of traditional Chinese ink painting with the exquisite refinement characteristic of Japanese woodblock prints.
Plum blossoms (梅) rank among the representative elements of "four-season imagery" in traditional Japanese aesthetics, frequently appearing in ukiyo-e (浮世絵) and modern printmaking. They not only embody the poetic charm of nature but also imply the spiritual connotation of "elegance, purity and cold resistance".Two artist's seals are impressed on the artwork.

This print includes a frame and acrylic cover. The frame exhibits signs of wear such as scuffs and minor dents; the paper has yellowed slightly due to age-related oxidation. Overall condition remains good.

- The picture is part of the description. The color of the item may be slightly different from the picture (due to camera and screen settings).
- The successful bidder will be responsible for any customs duties and taxes (if applicable).
- This item will be mailed by the postal service of Taiwan in the form of airmail with insurance attached.