Tokuriki's Hibiscus is a rare pure botanical subject in his predominantly architectural and landscape catalog. The tropical flower's bold form and vivid coloring translate well to the woodblock medium, and the print's decorative appeal extends beyond the traditional Japanese print collector audience. Self-published editions bearing only Tokuriki's seal may range from $200-$600, while publisher versions sell for $75-$250.
Hibiscus — "fuyo" in Japanese, the large-flowered summer bloom associated with subtropical warmth and vitality — appears in this botanical composition by Tokuriki, the flower rendered with the direct warmth of color that distinguishes his approach to natural subjects from the more atmospheric [shin-hanga](/glossary/shin-hanga) tradition. Hibiscus blooms in Japan's warmest months, and Tokuriki's rendering captures the flower's brief, bold presence — the large, trumpet-shaped blooms opening for a single day before falling — with the same attentiveness he brings to his architectural subjects.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Hibiscus was created by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (徳力富吉郎).
Hibiscus uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Hibiscus was published by Unsodo.
Hibiscus depicts birds & flowers.
