- Midori no Jūtan to Plum - (Green Carpet and Plum) - Kacho-zu The lower right corner of

The lower right corner of the paper is watermarked “Tomi

Utamaro employs intimate close-up compositions

and refined cultural accomplishments

conveying a profound sense of peace and stillness

The small woodblock print “Matsue-jō” (Matsue Castle) is by Un’ichi Hiratsuka (1895–1997)

- Midori no Jūtan to Plum - (Green Carpet and Plum) - Kacho-zu The lower right corner ofThe extremely large format woodblock print Midori no Jtan to Plum (Green Carpet and Plum) by Mitsuru Hiraki (b. 1958) was printed in 2018 in a limited edition of only 20. The title, "Green Carpet and Plum," evokes the freshness of spring through an abstract interplay of verdant forms, vibrant colors, and delicate circular motifs that suggest plum. The richly textured composition creates a dreamlike atmosphere, while the artist's bold use of color and