Les Graines De Camelia. Oshima, Izu 1957

"Les Graines De Camelia. Oshima, Izu" is a 1957 woodcut print by French artist Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960). The print depicts three Japanese women in traditional dress, carrying baskets of camellias, a flower symbolic of beauty and perseverance. The scene is set against a backdrop of the Oshima island in Japan, with a distant mountain and a blue sea. This artwork showcases Jacoulet's mastery of the Japanese woodblock printing technique known as *mokuhanga*, which he used to create a vibrant and detailed portrayal of traditional Japanese life. *Les Graines De Camelia* is a captivating example of Jacoulet's evocative and meticulously crafted prints, celebrating the beauty of Japanese culture.