Color woodcut – Woolly medlar twig and autumn wild grapevine - Jin Wu (金乌)- China

Wollmispelzweig und herbstlicher wilder Wein (often in the context of Kachō-ga – flowers-and-birds pictures, here focusing on flora).

An elegant, finely nuanced composition that showcases the strong color contrast between the dark-green leaves and white blossoms of a loquat (Biwa) and the filigree, climbing, intensely pink-red autumn leaves of wild vine. The work is distinguished by delicate contour lines and subtle color gradients.
Artist (with life dates): Jin Wu (金乌) (historical Chinese artist/painter, active in the 20th century, known for precise and academic floral and nature renderings). The signature on the upper right reads “始興” (Shixing, origin/studio designation) followed by the artist’s signature, sealed with a red artist’s seal.
Origin: China (Republic era / early People's Republic).
Date/Period: Approximately mid-20th century (ca. 1940s to 1960s).
Style: Gongbi (工筆) – a very traditional, realistic Chinese painting style characterized by the utmost detail, fine brushwork, and academic precision (as opposed to the free Xieyi style).
Technique: Color woodblock print at manufactory level (high-quality, multi-color woodprint / Rongbaizhai style, where the colors appear painted) or fine hand-painting with ink and mineral pigments. The photo shows the pigment bleed-through on the back, which is typical for the use of traditional, thin Xuantian paper.
Material: Ink and pigments on traditional Chinese paper (Xuan paper), mounted on light mat board.
Dimensions:
Sheet (visible size): H 38.8 cm × W 25.2 cm
With frame: H 59.5 cm × W 35.5 cm
Condition
Condition of the sheet: Good to very good. The paper shows an age-appropriate, charming light browning (patina) and minimal, barely visible foxing consistent with age. No tears or major damage to the main motif visible.
Framing: Located behind UV-protective glazing in a simple, silver-gold variegated wood frame in a Mid-Century style that securely protects the work.
Safe & insured shipping: The artwork will be packed extremely carefully and shock-absorbingly for transport and shipped exclusively as an insured package with tracking.