Autumn Leaves
紅葉
by Ito Shinsui
- Date:
- 1925
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
A woman stands beneath autumn maple trees, their fiery red and orange leaves framing her composed figure. The warm colors of the foliage contrast with the cooler tones of her kimono, creating a seasonal harmony. The falling leaves scattered around her feet suggest the passage of time and the beauty of impermanence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Autumn Leaves (紅葉) was created by Ito Shinsui (伊東深水) in 1925.
Autumn Leaves was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (1925).
Autumn Leaves depicts autumn foliage.