1956 Original Botanical Lithograph-Flower Arrangment Design, Matted

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This is an original lithograph from the album, "The Art of Japanese Flower Arrangements" published in 1956. Ikebana is a … Read more This is an original lithograph from the album, "The Art of Japanese Flower Arrangements" published in 1956. Ikebana is a centuries-old Japanese tradition or arranging flowers that dates back to the 7th century. It focuses on making flowers come "alive" using flowers, greenery and flora to create emotion in the viewer. This image was illustrated by Tatsushi Higuchi; his signature red ink stamp is in lower right. The floral plate is accompanied by a tissue paper insert which offers commentary both in Japanese and English on how to arrange the floral designs. The arrangement broke with tradition of Japanese design. Previously, flower arrangements were carried out in strict conformity with classic rules of structure. Following WWII, floral arrangements allowed for boundless creative self-expression.
The print has an unusual quality. Set against an pale pink tone background, the lithograph showcases delicate iris flowers set into an arrangement of yellow and green leaf foliage with deep showy veins. The position of the iris flowers with their spikey leaves are a striking charming contrast. The lithograph is in horizontal format (RARE). It measures 13 x 9.5 inches. Comes min a neutral tone 16 x 20 inch mat ready for a standard size frame. Please see companion Japanese floral designs offered in our shop. See less