Figure subjects are relatively uncommon in Kasamatsu's oeuvre, making Girl And Flower a distinctive find. Likely an Unsodo publication from his later period, standard editions trade for $200-$600. The rarity of his figure work compared to landscapes gives these prints a niche appeal among collectors seeking to represent the full range of his artistry.
A young girl holds a flower — perhaps a peony, chrysanthemum, or morning glory — the flower's size and color establishing a relationship of scale and contrast with the child's figure. Kasamatsu's children subjects in the [shin-hanga](/glossary/shin-hanga) tradition draw on both the [bijin-ga](/glossary/bijin-ga) convention of female figures in seasonal settings and the documentary interest in childhood as a distinct phase of life. The girl-and-flower composition creates an image of spring or summer innocence, the child's interaction with the bloom naturally complementary.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Girl and Flower was created by Shiro Kasamatsu (笠松紫浪).
Girl and Flower uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on woodblock print.
Girl and Flower was published by Watanabe Shozaburo.
Girl and Flower depicts birds & flowers, children, and daily life.
