(Tiger lily) c. 1861 - 1864

print, ink, color-on-paper

photo of handprinted image

toned paper

water colours

ink paper printed

print

japan

culinary art

ink

color-on-paper

botanical drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

botanical art

watercolor

This Japanese woodblock print, titled "(Tiger lily)" and created by Shunpo between 1861 and 1864, depicts a single tiger lily in bloom with its stem and leaves. The artist used a detailed style, showcasing the intricate patterns of the lily’s petals and the delicate veining of its leaves, creating a sense of realism. The print, part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s collection, features a text inscription in Japanese on the right side, likely a poem or a description of the flower. This artwork demonstrates the beauty of nature and is a prime example of the Japanese tradition of depicting flora in art.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Originally imported from China, tiger lilies grow wild throughout Japan. Their large orange flowers bloom in profusion in early summer. The artist Shumpo here depicts a fully bloomed flower and a tightly closed bud on a long stem with lush green leaves. His design thus shows the lily as if in its natural environment, and effectively evokes the viewer's memories of summer in Japan's fields and mountains.