This elegant hand-painted watercolor is an original and distinct artwork from Japan, dating to the Late Taisho to Early Showa period (1920–1940). Measuring 25 inches by 10 inches (64 cm x 25 cm), this piece was specifically crafted by a Japanese artist to serve as a technical blueprint for yuzen resist-dye work on a silk kimono. The artwork remains in very good condition and showcases a refined, vertical composition that captures the ephemeral beauty of the changing seasons.

The composition is set against a sophisticated, tonal background that transitions from a deep charcoal-grey to a soft dusty rose in a vertical "bokashi" (omber) effect. Cascading down the field is a delicate arrangement of chrysanthemums (kiku) and maple leaves (momiji), rendered in a muted palette of ivory, rust-red, and pale lavender. The artist has utilized fine, rhythmic linework and subtle shading to create a sense of three-dimensional depth, making the flora appear as if it is gently drifting through a misty autumnal landscape. The slender, elongated format is designed to flow seamlessly along the vertical panels of a kimono, ensuring a graceful and continuous visual narrative.

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