

Plum Blossoms in the Forrest of Ikuta, from the series Bravery-Beauty of the four seasons (Buyū setsugekka no uchi-Ikuta no mori, Ebira no ume)
Triptych print with samurai warriors in dynamic poses, swords raised. The warriors wear traditional Japanese armor with bright colors and designs. One warrior on the left wears a red and white patterned robe, green pants and a yellow sash; another in the center wears a red and black striped robe, and a third on the right wears blue robe. The background depicts a nighttime scene with a full moon, a dark forest, and falling plum blossoms. A horse and rider appear on the left. Japanese text is written in black ink on yellow and white banners throughout the print. The color palette includes red, blue, green, yellow, white, and black. The composition is dynamic with curved lines and diagonal poses.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1867
- Medium
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 303 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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