12417 Tanigami Konan (1879–1928) – Flowering Plum Branches – Woodblock print (1923)
"Flowering Plum Branches". This work depicts the graceful intertwining of red and white flowering plum branches against a neutral background. The woodblock print demonstrates a masterful use of saturated pigments for the deep red blossoms and delicate line work for the white petals and budding tips. This piece was published by Unsodo in Kyoto as part of a botanical series and was produced using traditional multi-block printing methods to create subtle depth and texture. The composition emphasizes the elegant, linear growth patterns and seasonal beauty associated with early spring in Japan.
Tanigami Konan was a Japanese painter and printmaker active during the Taisho and early Showa eras. He was a prominent figure in the Nihon-ga movement and specialized in kacho-e, the traditional genre of bird and flower motifs. Konan was among the first artists to document western floral varieties in Japan, blending traditional woodblock artistry with western botanical realism. His extensive collaborations with the publisher Unsodo resulted in several influential botanical albums that documented flora with technical precision.
Artist or Maker: Tanigami Konan.
Dimensions: Approximately 36 cm x 49 cm.
Medium: Woodblock print.
Date: 1923.
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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