- Hana to Tori (Bird and Flowers), 1967 - Tree Scene and floral subjects appear frequently

and floral subjects appear frequently throughout his oeuvre

There is a faint mat line along the edge of the image from the original presentation folder

Every petal

This woodblock print beautifully captures the stunning scenery

Originally published in Meiji 44 (1911)

- Hana to Tori (Bird and Flowers), 1967 - Tree Scene and floral subjects appear frequentlyThe simple yet charming print Hana to Tori (Flowers and Bird) is by Takeji Asano. This distinctive black and white composition depicts a large bird perched upon a branch at the center of the image, framed by surrounding blossoms. The simplified form of the bird, rendered in bold and clearly defined lines, reflects Asanos highly individual design sensibility. Despite the strength and graphic clarity of the composition, the image conveys an unexpectedly