Green leaves, branches, and peony bud with
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Green leaves, branches, and peony bud with
Green leaves, branches, and peony bud with a glimpse of crimson petals, Paeonia suffruticosa.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884. Iwasaki (1786-1842) was a Japanese botanist, entomologist and zoologist. He was one of the first Japanese botanists to incorporate western knowledge into his studies
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This exquisite color-printed woodblock engraving, titled "Green leaves, branches, and peony bud with a glimpse of crimson petals," is a captivating illustration from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, published in Japan in 1884. The meticulously detailed image showcases the beauty and intricacy of Paeonia suffruticosa, also known as the tree peony. The illustration is the work of renowned Japanese botanist, entomologist, and zoologist, Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842). Iwasaki was a pioneering figure in Japanese botany, incorporating Western knowledge into his studies and expanding the horizons of Japanese botanical research. This illustration is a testament to his dedication and expertise, as it captures the essence of the tree peony in stunning detail. The image features a close-up view of the peony bud, surrounded by lush green leaves and branches. The bud is on the cusp of blooming, with just a hint of crimson petals visible at the edges. The delicate interplay of green and crimson creates a stunning contrast, highlighting the beauty of the tree peony in its various stages of growth. The woodblock engraving technique used to create this print involved carving the design into a block of wood, inking it, and then pressing it onto paper. This labor-intensive process resulted in a high-quality, detailed image that captures the essence of the tree peony with remarkable accuracy. This print is not only a beautiful work of art but also an important historical artifact, reflecting the rich botanical heritage of Japan and the groundbreaking contributions of Iwasaki and other early Japanese botanists.
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