Who created "Plum Blossom"?

Plum Blossom was created by Kubo Shunman in 1815.

What medium is "Plum Blossom"?

Plum Blossom is Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper.

Is "Plum Blossom" in the public domain?

Yes, Plum Blossom is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Plum Blossom

Kubo Shunman

1815

Medium

Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 6 5/8 in. (14 x 16.8 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

JP1932

Tags

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Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Asian Art collection, *Plum Blossom* (1815) by Kubo Shunman is exquisite woodblock print, or *surimono*, crafted in ink and color on paper. Measuring just 5½ x 6⅝ inches, this intimate format was designed for private enjoyment, often commissioned for New Year's celebrations or poetry gatherings during Japan's Edo period (16151868). Shunman, a versatile ukiyo artist known for his poetic depictions of nature, captures the delicate branches and blooming plums with elegant simplicity, evoking the season's fragile beauty. Surimono like this one stand out...

About the Artist

Kubo Shunman · 1757–1820

Japanese, 1757–1820

Plum Blossom

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