Granaatappel c. 1850 - 1860

"Granaatappel" is a Japanese woodblock print created by Miyake Eisai, a prominent artist of the 19th century, around 1850-1860. The print, measuring 172 mm in height and 241 mm in width, depicts a ripe pomegranate with its seeds exposed, suggesting abundance and fertility, a common theme in Japanese art. The delicate depiction of the fruit, coupled with the elegant calligraphy and stylized butterflies, showcases Eisai's mastery of the *ukiyo-e* style.