Tsuchiya Rakusan: Flowering Begonias and Small Bird with Brown Breast

Flowering Begonias and Small Bird with Brown Breast — Woodblock print by Tsuchiya Rakusan
From the “Flowers and Birds”
A vibrant Japanese woodblock print by Tsuchiya Rakusan, Flowering Begonias and Small Bird with Brown Breast, features a richly colored bird nestled among lush green leaves and blooming pink begonias. Part of Rakusan’s celebrated Flowers and Birds series, the composition blends naturalistic detail with dynamic color, including a small black insect at lower left that adds a subtle narrative spark.
This edition displays Rakusan’s pencil signature, artist’s seal, and the title in both Japanese and English, along with gold dust detailing that lends a soft, luminous shimmer. A striking choice for collectors of Japanese woodblock art, bird‑and‑flower works, and Tsuchiya Rakusan pieces, offering a vivid and elegant expression of summer’s abundance.