"Heron Maiden" is a woodblock by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi that celebrates the beauty found in the natural world.
The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence. Produced in 1889 during the Meiji era, this work reflects an age of profound artistic transformation in Japan.



1888
Color woodblock print; oban

n.d.
Color woodblock print
Heron Maiden was created by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (月岡芳年) in 1889.
Heron Maiden depicts birds & flowers and nature.