This beautifully detailed Japanese woodblock print features vibrant petunia flowers, created by renowned artist Rakuzan Tsuchiya. The print measures 11 1/2 x 17 inches and is part of the artist's celebrated series 'Rakuzan's Flower and Bird Prints'. It showcases Tsuchiya's expertise in kachō-ga (bird-and-flower pictures) and reflects the delicate, naturalistic style typical of his works.
Please note the condition of the print includes significant age-related toning and yellowing, which is common for this series. The left edge is rough and uneven, indicating it has been cut from a larger portfolio. There are minor foxing spots and light soiling in the margins, and the corners show slight wear. Despite these imperfections, the colors of the print appear relatively strong.
Artist Bio: Rakuzan Tsuchiya (土屋楽山, 1896-1976) was a Japanese artist active during the Taishō and Shōwa periods, most famous for his shin-hanga style kachō-ga. His works are celebrated for their intricate details and sophisticated color palettes, and his largest series, 'Rakuzan Kachō Gafu', includes 100 large-format woodblock prints published from 1929 to 1933.