Fan-shaped composition depicting blooming irises (ayame) rising from shallow water. Several tall leaves and flower stalks emerge from a small mound at the water’s edge, with rippling water indicated below. The blossoms are rendered in blue tones against a softly graded background. The artist’s signature and an unread seal appear at right.
The only known is the publisher: Enshūya Matabei (遠州屋又兵衛) – "to" under roof, Marks 01-031 | 057a.
Media: Fan print (uchiwa-e); 232 × 291 mm.
Additional Information
| Collection | Fan print (Uchiwa-e) [団扇絵] , Japanese prints and drawings |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Fan , Woodblock print |
| Period | 19 AD , Late 19th century |
| Country | Japan |
| Media/Technique | Ink and color on paper , Woodblock print (nishiki-e) |
| Size | Aiban yoko-e uchiwa-e , Fan print. Uchiwa-e |
| Subject | Fan , Fan print , Flowers , Iris , Japanese woodblock prints , Uchiwa-e |
| Genre | Nature Prints (Shizen-ga, 自然画) |
| Creation / Publishing year | Unknown |
| Acquisition year | 2025 |
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