Plum Blossoms in Moonlight (18th century) — Sō Shizan

Moonlight on winter bloom. This refined Edo-period painting sets plum blossoms (ume) against a quiet night sky—spare branchwork, pale petals, and a softly glowing moon. Graceful, meditative, and unmistakably Japanese, it brings stillness and renewal to any room.

Why it captivates

• Elegant minimalism — few strokes, profound calm.

• Symbolic bloom — ume as a sign of resilience and spring’s first light.

• Poetic contrast — inky branch and silk-soft petals under the moon.

• Timeless palette — warm neutrals with gentle whites suit classic or contemporary spaces.

• Atmospheric presence — a serene focal point for bedrooms, studies, and entryways.

What you’ll see

A slender plum bough climbing the composition, scattered with white blossoms and tight buds. The moon hangs like a muted disc, while ink washes and delicate colour modulations suggest silk’s natural sheen—line, light, and breath distilled to one tranquil sheet.

A richer historical frame

Painted in Edo-period Japan, moon-and-plum imagery bridges poetry, tea aesthetics, and seasonal painting. Artists like Sō Shizan balanced calligraphic line with tender colour on silk, celebrating nature’s first bloom of the year—strength in winter, hope in spring—with cultivated restraint.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp linework, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for gentle tones and fine gradation.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

505 × 841 mm (approx. 19.88 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~3 : 5

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait

• Framing tips:

  • Use an A1 frame with a custom mat window cut to ~501 × 837 mm (2–3 mm overlap).

  • Contemporary: float-mount in A1 to show the sheet edge and create a clean shadow gap.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Japanophiles & wabi-sabi admirers

• Designers & stylists seeking serene, minimal botanicals

• Collectors of Edo-inspired works

• Gift-givers after a contemplative, seasonally symbolic piece

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let moonlit blossoms bring quiet grace to your space—order your Plum Blossoms in Moonlight print today.