19th Century Japanese Flowers

the work

Flowers of 19th Century Japan

This is a collection of delicate and beautiful ink paintings of flowers by anonymous Japanese artists from the late 19th century . These works, published in books during the Meiji period, express traditional Japanese aesthetics and a deep love of nature.

Overview

• Artist: Several anonymous artists
• Production period: Late 19th century (Meiji period)
• Genre: Flower and bird painting, botanical painting
• Technique: Sumi-e

Characteristics and influences of the work

These works, with their delicate lines and varying shades of ink, poetically depict the beauty and vitality of flowers. Characterized by realistic depictions, sophisticated compositions, and the beauty of white space, they embody traditional Japanese aesthetics.

These works reflect the artistic and cultural exchange that took place in Japan during the Meiji period. While incorporating the realistic techniques of Western painting, they also maintained traditional Japanese aesthetic sensibilities and created a unique and beautiful world.

These works are still loved by many people today for their high artistic quality, and the high definition made possible by digital technology allows us to appreciate their delicate beauty even more deeply.