Ariake — Cherry Blossoms by Kōkichi Tsunoi, 1921

Ariake presents a flowering cherry branch against a quiet, pale ground, allowing the delicate botanical subject to command the composition. Clusters of white blossoms touched with gentle pink surround a slender brown branch, while dark green leaves, unopened buds, and tiny yellow stamens provide subtle contrasts of color and form.

Created by Japanese artist Kōkichi Tsunoi in 1921, this watercolor depicts ariake, or daybreak, cherry blossoms. Fine outlines, translucent washes, generous negative space, and restrained color give the work an elegant sense of stillness. The artist’s signature at lower right completes this refined example of early twentieth-century Japanese botanical art.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Kōkichi Tsunoi
• Title: Ariake
• Original title: Ariake
• Series: Not confirmed
• Date: 1921
• Period: Early 20th century
• Place of Origin: Japan
• Medium: Watercolor on paper

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• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
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