- Midori no Jūtan to Plum - (Green Carpet and Plum) - Seascape with tiny tape residue on

with tiny tape residue on the top edge of the verso (center)

Image size: 5 and 1/2 x 7 and 3/4 inches (14 x 19

he is known for his elegant portraits of beautiful women

This print captures a gentle ballet of butterflies drifting above a field of delicate flowers

- Midori no Jūtan to Plum - (Green Carpet and Plum) - Seascape with tiny tape residue onThe 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