Schetsblad met lelies by Yamamoto Baiitsu

Schetsblad met lelies 1799 - 1857

yamamotobaiitsu

toned paper

light pencil work

henna art

ink drawing experimentation

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

botanical art

watercolor

"Schetsblad met lelies" (Sketch Sheet with Lilies) is a delicate ink drawing by the renowned Japanese artist Yamamoto Baiitsu, dating from 1799 to 1857. The artwork depicts various stages of lily growth, from buds to fully bloomed flowers, captured with Baiitsu’s characteristic meticulous detail and flowing lines. The piece showcases the artist’s interest in naturalism and exemplifies the elegant beauty of *literati* art in the Edo period.