Autumn Leaves
紅葉
by Ito Shinsui
- Date:
- 1925
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
Seasonal foliage provides an atmospheric backdrop for this bijin-ga composition blending landscape and figure. Pre-earthquake editions bring $4,000-$12,000, while post-earthquake printings sell for $1,500-$4,500. Prints that pair a beautiful woman with a seasonal setting carry added appeal for collectors who value compositional complexity.
Description
A woman stands beneath autumn maple trees, their fiery red and orange leaves framing her composed figure. The warm colors of the foliage contrast with the cooler tones of her kimono, creating a seasonal harmony. The falling leaves scattered around her feet suggest the passage of time and the beauty of impermanence.
