Daphne odora and Mojisuri-so 19th century

"Daphne odora and Mojisuri-so" is a 19th-century woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Kubo Shunman (1757-1820). This delicate work, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases Shunman's mastery of botanical illustration. The print features a graceful depiction of a Daphne odora flower and a species of sedge known as Mojisuri-so, rendered with exquisite detail and subtle shading. Shunman's use of muted tones and delicate lines creates a serene and elegant aesthetic, capturing the essence of these delicate plants.