“Persimmon” [柿 Kaki] woodblock print by Kyosen Kawasaki
Title : “Persimmon” [柿 Kaki]
Excerpt from “Collection of small works 図案小品集”, Book 2
Year: 1912
Woodblock print, ink on paper
Print size: 19 × 26cm
With passe-partout: 21 x 29.7cm
Title : “Persimmon” [柿 Kaki]
Excerpt from “Collection of small works 図案小品集”, Book 2
Year: 1912
Woodblock print, ink on paper
Print size: 19 × 26cm
With passe-partout: 21 x 29.7cm
Title : “Persimmon” [柿 Kaki]
Excerpt from “Collection of small works 図案小品集”, Book 2
Year: 1912
Woodblock print, ink on paper
Print size: 19 × 26cm
With passe-partout: 21 x 29.7cm
According to “Hanakotoba” 花言葉 (the Japanese language of flowers) ‘kaki’ is a symbol of natural beauty and grace and is revered by Japanese people as a blessing from the gods due to its vivid color and sweet taste during the scarce autumn months.
Kyosen Kawasaki’s print depicts bright orange Kaki fruits hanging from a large tree against a blue sky backdrop - a natural scene sought after by many Japanese people.