Spring Scene at Mukōjima — Odake Kunikazu, 1901

Spring Scene at Mukōjima pairs an elegant portrait with a lively celebration of cherry-blossom season in Tokyo. A fashionable young woman in a deep purple kimono stands in the foreground, her brilliant red and turquoise obi providing rich decorative color. She holds what is believed to be an emperor doll associated with Hinamatsuri, the traditional March Doll Festival or Girls’ Day.

Created by Odake Kunikazu in 1901, the inset landscape depicts Mukōjima on the east bank of the Sumida River, renowned for its cherry blossoms. Groups of visitors gather beneath flowering trees while boats cross the water beyond. Delicate sakura, patterned textiles, Japanese inscriptions, seals, and graceful color gradations make this an elegant example of Meiji-period Japanese print design.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Odake Kunikazu
• Title: Spring Scene at Mukōjima
• Original title: Mukōjima shunkei
• Series: Tokyo jūnikagetsu no uchi sangatsu (The Twelve Months of Tokyo, March)
• Date: 1901
• Period: Meiji era
• Place of Origin: Japan
• Medium: Color woodblock print (kuchi-e)

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• 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.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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