Japanese woodblock book page with figures under plum blossoms – Historic Reproduction
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
This historic print of Japanese woodblock book page with figures under plum blossoms brings a moment of history to your wall. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
Order it framed and ready to hang, or unframed to match a frame you already love. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Japanese woodblock book page with figures under plum blossoms
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Plum blossoms, a traditional sign of early spring in Japan, frame the figures on this woodblock book page. Pages like this were printed from carved wooden blocks, with a separate block often used for each color, and they circulated as affordable illustrated books among townspeople in the Edo period and after. The picture's close attention to clothing and the flowering branches reflects the poetic tastes of the time, when plum viewing was a popular seasonal pastime. Look closely at the fine lines of the carving, which show the skill of the block cutter as much as the artist who designed the scene.
| Original scan | 4,691 × 3,748 px · prints to 16 × 12 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 3g08751_ |
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