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Iris
菖蒲
- Date:
- 1920
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
Goyo's iris study demonstrates a botanical precision and delicacy that rivals his figure work. Flower subjects by Goyo surface very infrequently, as his entire body of work comprises just 14 designs. Lifetime editions are valued at $5,000-$12,000. Posthumous reproductions offer an entry point at $800-$1,800.
Description
A study of iris flowers in bloom, their purple petals and slender green leaves arranged in an elegant composition. This botanical print demonstrates Goyo''s sensitivity to natural forms and his ability to render plant subjects with the same refinement and attention to detail that characterizes his figure work. The print''s restrained palette and careful composition reflect the influence of classical Japanese flower painting.
