Autumn and Water

by Watanabe Seitei

Autumn and Water by Watanabe Seitei is a graceful example of the artist’s refined approach to kachōga, or bird-and-flower painting, expanded here to embrace seasonal motifs. The composition depicts vividly colored maple leaves drifting across stylized currents of water, rendered with delicate brushwork and subtle gradations of tone. The interplay of vibrant reds, oranges, and soft neutrals against the flowing blues creates a balanced yet dynamic scene.

Seitei was admired for his ability to capture fleeting moments in nature with both precision and lyricism. In this work, the floating leaves symbolize the passage of time and the transient beauty of autumn, themes deeply rooted in Japanese aesthetics. The combination of stylized design and natural observation reflects Seitei’s unique blending of tradition with modern sensibilities.

This is a faithful reproduction as a giclée print, printed on museum-grade, archival fine art paper for lasting vibrancy and detail.

The majority of our art prints are inspired by ancient books and archives, dating back centuries. While each image is meticulously edited by hand to guarantee the highest quality print, their origin in old techniques occasionally leads to a mistaken perception of pixelation. However, these prints are not pixelated.

One of these methods, lithography, involves a chemical process that imparts a unique, softly blended appearance to the images. This quality is what makes the prints beautiful and distinctive. Please note that these images are not vectorized illustrations; a subtle textured effect may be present, adding to their charm and reflecting their historical craftsmanship.

MATERIAL:
Premium gicleé print on thick fine art paper.
• Texture: Smooth
• Weight: 210gsm
• Finish: Matte

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• Production Time: 2-4 business days
• Delivery Time: 5-7 business days
• Shipped from Sweden
  

Production Time
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This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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Our wooden frames are made in Sweden from FSC-certified wood and come in black, white, natural, and dark finish. Designed to fit all our poster sizes, they include high-quality acrylic glass and rotating clips for easy hanging in any orientation.

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