Plum blossoms at Umekyo by Shiro Kasamatsu — Japanese Woodblock print

Plum blossoms at Umekyo

by Shiro Kasamatsu

Medium:
Woodblock print
Source:
ukiyo-e.org

Typical Price

Plum blossoms herald spring in Japanese tradition, and Kasamatsu's depiction at Umekyo captures this seasonal significance with characteristic sensitivity. Watanabe lifetime editions sell for $800-$2,200. The delicate plum branches against a graduated sky required precise carving and printing, making well-executed impressions particularly satisfying to examine up close.

Description

Woodblock print by Kasamatsu Shiro.

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