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About the Artist
Korin Furuya was a Japanese designer and painter active during the Meiji era, renowned for his role in revitalizing decorative arts by blending classical Japanese motifs with modern sensibilities. His work often bridged fine art and applied design, producing patterns for textiles, interiors, and print culture. This 1901 plate reflects a period when design magazines and albums played a crucial role in shaping Japan’s evolving visual language.
For more Japanese-inspired wall art, explore our Oriental collection and curated botanical prints.
The Artwork
This plate, Bijutsukai Pl.218, originates from Bijutsukai, an influential design periodical that circulated innovative patterns during a transformative era in Japanese craft and industry. Such plates served as visual references for artisans, inspiring adaptations across media including lacquerware, ceramics, and kimono textiles. The focus on chrysanthemums—symbols of longevity and imperial heritage—reflects a dialogue between tradition and the modernizing spirit of early twentieth-century Japan.
This artwork embodies the era’s desire to preserve cultural identity while embracing new artistic directions, making it both a historical artifact and a source of creative inspiration.
Style & Characteristics
The composition features stylized chrysanthemum flowers and foliage arranged with a sense of airy balance, utilizing ample negative space to evoke calm and clarity. Geometric blocks in the background introduce a subtle rhythm, creating harmony between organic forms and structured design. The palette is soft and luminous, with whites, pale yellows, gentle greens, and cool blues set against a beige ground. Clean outlines and flat color areas contribute to a serene, design-forward mood characteristic of early modern Japanese decorative art.
In Interior Design
This Japanese floral wall art is well-suited for a living room gallery wall, a tranquil bedroom corner, or an entryway where refined patterns set a welcoming tone. Its blend of organic and geometric elements complements Japandi, minimalist, and modern classic interiors, especially when paired with light woods, linen textures, and ceramics.
For harmonious styling, echo the artwork’s warm neutrals and soft accents, and introduce cool notes with indigo glass or muted blue textiles. Discover similar palettes in our blue wall art and beige prints.