$500–$4,000. Common subjects: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Kawano's early death at 49 limits her output. Her dreamlike figure prints are most sought after.
Kawano's camellia series exemplifies his deep engagement with traditional Japanese floral subjects rendered through the [sosaku-hanga](/glossary/sosaku-hanga) aesthetic. A single bloom or cluster of camellias is presented with the bold outline and flat color fields that defined his printmaking approach, transforming a familiar garden flower into a graphic statement of almost jewel-like precision. The camellia, a winter and early spring flower long associated with samurai culture and aesthetic refinement, is given new life through Kawano's expressive carving.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Camelia (I) was created by Kaoru Kawano (川野薫).
Camelia (I) depicts birds & flowers, still life, and winter.
