
Description
Artist: Keinen Imao (1845-1924). Title: "Perched Among Frosted Petals" Publisher: Nishimura. Series: Kacho Gafu – Winter Volume. Size: (14.1/2x9.1/2). Medium: Woodblock. Paper Type: Washi. Place of Origin: Japan. Date: 1884, Historical Significance, Produced during Japan’s Meiji period. Description: A small bird hovers lightly on a green stalk, wings partially spread as if caught mid-motion. Its dark back and pale underside contrast with the soft pink blossoms and slender blades of grass that surround it. The composition is delicate and fluid—each leaf and petal rendered with naturalist precision yet arranged to evoke a sense of quiet rhythm. The beige background allows the bird’s posture and the gentle sway of the vegetation to take center stage, capturing a fleeting moment of life in winter’s stillness.
Condition
Prospective buyers should review the images closely, as the print may exhibit age related staining, surface marks, or areas of toning.
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Meiji Woodblock by Keinen Imao : Perched Among Frosted Petals
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Winter Visions: The Four Seasons
Mar 14, 2026 5:15 PM EDTSan Diego, CA, United States
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