Roses and Plum Blossoms
19th century
Medium
Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
7 1/4 x 4 7/8 in. (18.4 x 12.4 cm)
Classification
Prints
Culture
Japan
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Accession Number
JP2348
Tags
Art Historical Context
Kubo Shunman's *Roses and Plum Bloms* is a delicate gem from a 19th-century album of surimono woodblock prints a prestigious Japanese art form commissioned for private occasions like New Year's celebrations. Crafted with ink and color on paper, intimate piece measures just 7 1/4 x 4 7/8 inches, perfect for album viewing among poetry enthusiasts. Shunman, a master of ukiyo-e traditions, captures the transient beauty of roses and plum—symbols of love, resilience, and seasonal renewal in Japanese culture—with vibrant hues and precise lines. Surimono like this one elevated woodblock printing beyo...
About the Artist
Kubo Shunman · 1757–1820
Japanese, 1757–1820