A six-panel folding screen in the Kano school style shows a plum tree blooming at the edge of winter and early spring. The plum’s twisted trunk and fragile blossoms embody endurance and renewal, flowering despite lingering cold. A waterfall courses through the scene, its continuous movement symbolizing strength, perseverance, and progress over time. Bamboo grows nearby, upright yet flexible, reinforcing ideals of integrity and resilience. Blossoming peonies soften the composition, traditionally signifying prosperity and happiness in marriage. Together, these elements form a layered seasonal and symbolic landscape, expressing rebirth, advancement, and harmonious union within the refined decorative language of Kano painting.

143 inches wide X 67 inches high

C. 19th century, Japan