White Tree B

'White Tree B' belongs to Fujita's extended investigation of the isolated pale-barked tree — likely birch or similar species — as a primary compositional element. The B designation implies an A state exists, with this variant exploring an alternative tonal or compositional approach to the same subject. Fujita's white trees are typically rendered through careful management of ink absence: the tree's pale form emerges from surrounding color fields rather than being positively printed. This negative-space construction is technically demanding in mokuhanga, requiring precise registration across multiple blocks. The surrounding ground — whether forest interior, winter atmosphere, or open field — would be built from layered water-based pigments applied with a [baren](/glossary/baren) to dampened [washi](/glossary/washi).