One Hundred Newly Selected Designs by Kōrin (Kōrin shinsen hyakuzu) 1864

"One Hundred Newly Selected Designs by Kōrin" is a collection of 100 designs by the renowned Japanese artist Ogata Kōrin (1658-1716). This book, created in 1864, showcases Kōrin's artistry through intricate illustrations of various motifs, including flora and fauna, figures, and geometric patterns. It is a testament to Kōrin's enduring influence on Japanese art and design, and its presence in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, makes it accessible to a global audience. This specific design depicts a stylized plant with curled leaves, demonstrating Kōrin's ability to capture nature's beauty in a simplified and elegant manner.