(Flowering plum) by Hashimoto Seikō

(Flowering plum) Possibly 1837

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print, paper, ink, woodblock-print, woodcut

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water colours

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print

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asian-art

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ukiyo-e

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japan

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paper

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ink

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woodblock-print

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woodcut

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botanical art

Dimensions: 7 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. (18.1 x 24.1 cm) (image, sheet)

Copyright: Public Domain

Hashimoto Seikō’s “Flowering Plum,” is a delicate dance of ink and color on paper. The plum blossom, with its pristine white petals, is a potent symbol in East Asian art, representing resilience, renewal, and the fleeting nature of beauty. Consider the enduring image of the blossoming branch, a motif found as early as the Song Dynasty. Its sinuous form appears in the West, echoed in Art Nouveau designs that capture a similar spirit of organic growth and ephemeral beauty. This universal appeal transcends cultural boundaries, tapping into a deep-seated human appreciation for the cyclical rhythms of nature and the promise of spring after winter's starkness. There is a sense of cyclical return: The plum blossom, a tiny beacon of hope, mirrors humanity's eternal longing for rebirth and rejuvenation. It connects us to our past, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, life finds a way to bloom again.

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