"Dutch Iris" is a Meiji/Taisho prints nature study by Hisui Sugiura, created during the Meiji-Taisho. This work belongs to the kacho-e (bird-and-flower) tradition, one of the most celebrated genres in Japanese art.
Hisui Sugiura brings characteristic sensitivity to this naturalistic subject, combining precise observation with poetic atmosphere. The composition balances the living subjects with their environment, creating a scene that feels both scientifically accurate and emotionally resonant.
The technical execution reveals the sophisticated printmaking tradition behind this image — from the precise registration of multiple color blocks to the subtle gradations that give depth and luminosity to the natural subjects.
This print represents Hisui Sugiura's contribution to the Meiji/Taisho prints tradition during the Meiji-Taisho. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
Dutch Iris was created by Hisui Sugiura (杉浦非水).
Dutch Iris depicts birds & flowers.
