Japanese Abstract Art Print by Taguchi Tomoki | Vintage Minimalist Des

Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
Frame Material: Durable pine wood.
Frame Measurements: 20-25mm (0.79"-0.98") thick, 10-14mm (0.4"-0.6") wide.
Paper Weight: 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils).
Paper Finishing: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface.
Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.

This is a Japanese woodblock print of a minimalist, abstract design by the artist Taguchi Tomoki, from the 1868 pattern book Yatsuo no Tsubaki. The artwork is powerfully simple, featuring a single, organic, and intricate shape in a deep indigo blue, set against a plain off-white background. The form, which feels both ancient and remarkably modern, has a rich texture characteristic of the woodblock printing process. The piece is a masterful study in the relationship between positive and negative space.

Historical Tidbit

Though it appears purely abstract, this design is actually a radical deconstruction of a flower. It comes from the book Yatsuo no Tsubaki, a collection of over 200 designs or crests (mon) all based on a single theme: the camellia flower. The artists took the flower apart—its petals, stamens, and leaves—and reimagined its forms into an astonishing variety of graphic symbols. This practice of stylizing natural elements into bold emblems is a core principle of Japanese design. It's a testament to this design philosophy that this print, created over 150 years ago, looks as if it could have been made by a modern abstract artist.

Our sturdy wooden framed posters come ready to hang and are printed on heavyweight white matte paper with a smooth, luxurious finish—designed to stand the test of time: