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Plum Tree in Blossom

Kitao Shigemasa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a traditional Japanese-style artwork with a central focus on a plum tree in blossom. The artwork features a light beige background. The plum tree's branches, adorned with blossoms, are illustrated in black and gray hues. The blossoms are small and white. The tree's branches are bare and extend throughout the image. There are two columns of black Japanese text on the left side. Three red stamps are visible, two on the left and one on the right. The overall composition presents a serene and natural scene. The title of the artwork is "Plum Tree in Blossom" and the artist is Kitao Shigemasa.

Artwork Details

Date
1813
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
266 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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