Summer Flower 1888

"Summer Flower" is a Japanese woodblock print by the renowned artist Shibata Zeshin, created in 1888. This delicate artwork showcases Zeshin's masterful use of line and color, capturing the ephemeral beauty of a summer blossom with exquisite detail. The print features a single flowering plant, depicted with an elegant simplicity that emphasizes the delicate form of the leaves and blossoms. Zeshin, known for his refined and evocative style, employed subtle washes of color to create a sense of depth and texture, adding a touch of realism to the stylized form. This print exemplifies the artist's talent for capturing the essence of nature within the framework of traditional Japanese aesthetics.