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An antique Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting lotus flowers, cranes, birds, and distant mountains, mounted on a light wall with clips at the corners.
A Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting lotus flowers, cranes, birds, and distant mountains, mounted on a light wall with clips at the corners.
Sosaku Collection

Rinsai Utsushi, Ukiyo-e, Heron (1871)

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Artist: Rinsai Utsushi (臨斎写)
Title: Herons Among Lotus (蓮に鷺)
Medium: Nishiki-e woodblock print
Year: 1871 (Meiji 4)
Edition: Original Meiji-period impression
Image size: approx. 36 × 24 cm
Paper size: approx. 37 × 25 cm
Condition: Good; minor toning, edge wear, and light age-related handling marks consistent with period
Signed: Signed in block by the artist
Notes: A finely detailed Meiji-period kachō-e depicting a tranquil waterside scene of white herons standing among blooming lotus and broad summer leaves. The composition balances delicate botanical observation with elegant negative space, creating a calm and atmospheric seasonal image. The vivid greens and reds remain strong, while the subtle placement of birds in flight adds movement and depth. Prints of this type reflect the enduring Japanese appreciation for seasonal nature imagery and the refined decorative tradition of bird-and-flower woodblock prints.