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Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Late Autumn (Boshu)

Kamisaka Sekka

Cleveland Museum of Art

A Japanese-style woodblock print depicts a serene autumn scene. The composition features a cluster of trees with green leaves on the right and red and green leaves on the left. A gray stone or bird bath is positioned behind the trees on the right. The ground is beige with yellow leaf-like dots scattered throughout. The background displays a gradient of beige and gray hues. The artwork presents a tranquil atmosphere with a focus on natural elements.

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900 × 617 px
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