Lily, Violets, Cherry Blossoms, Forsythia, and a Branch of Red Maple
18th–19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
7 11/16 x 7 1/16 in. (19.5 x 17.9 cm)
Classification
Prints
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
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
JP2209
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite woodblock print, titled *Lily, Violets, Cherry Blossoms,ia, and a Branch Red Maple*, captures the delicate beauty of seasonal flowers in a compact, intimate format. Created by unidentified Japanese artist during the 18th–19th century Edo period (1615–1868), it just 7 11/16 x 7 1/16 inches, perfect for personal appreciation or gifting. The vibrant inks and colors on paper highlight blooming lilies, violets, cherry blossoms, forsythia, and fiery red maple leaves, blending spring's renewal with autumn's fleeting splendor. As a *surimono*—a luxurious, privately commissioned woodblo...