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Designs of Writing-Paper with Flowers

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a piece of artwork titled "Designs of Writing-Paper with Flowers" by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai. The artwork features a beige background with a darker beige border. In the center, a large beige rectangle contains a landscape design with mountains, trees, and Japanese writing. A long, diagonal strip of paper with writing on it is superimposed over the rectangle, extending from the bottom-left corner. The right side of the rectangle and strip are covered with a flowering plant with green leaves and red flowers. Small Japanese writing and a red seal are located on the right side. The overall composition combines traditional Japanese design elements with natural imagery.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 456 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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