Daphne odora and Mojisuri-so
19th century
Medium
Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
8 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (21 x 18.4 cm)
Classification
Prints
Culture
Japan
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Accession Number
JP2316
Tags
Art Historical Context
Nestled within the H. O. Havemeyer Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art *Daphne odora and Mojisuri-so* is a delicate 19th-century woodblock print byo Shunman, a of Japan's ukiyo-e tradition This intimate surimono—part of a luxurious album of privately commissioned prints—measures just 8¼ x 7¼ inches, showcasing Shunman's skill in capturing the ephemeral beauty of nature on paper with vibrant inks and colors. Surimono like this were often produced for elite patrons during festivals or New Year's celebrations, blending artistry with poetry and subtle embossing for a tactile elegance. Th...
About the Artist
Kubo Shunman · 1757–1820
Japanese, 1757–1820