Bertha Lum

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Bertha Lum (1869 – 1954) was an American woodblock print artist and illustrator. She was known for helping to make the Japanese and Chinese woodblock print known outside of Asia. Her work is truly mesmerizing.

After Honeymooning in Japan with her new husband in 1903, Bertha fell in love with the country and the art of the woodblock print.

Much of her work shows a beautiful synergy between her art nouveau influences and Japonisme. Other work looks as though they could accompany fairy tales and children’s stories.

 

The Spirit of the Sea by Bertha Lum

The Spirit of the Sea  – Bertha Lum

 

Asia by Bertha Lum

Asia – Bertha Lum

Wind and Wave by Bertha Lum

Wind and Wave – Bertha Lum

Three Wise Men by Bertha Lum

Three Wise Men – Bertha Lum

The Boat to Fairyland by Bertha Lum

The Boat to Fairyland – Bertha Lum

Road to the Forest by Bertha Lum

Road to the Forest – Bertha Lum

Children Dancing Beneath Cherry Trees by Bertha Lum

Children Dancing Beneath Cherry Trees by Bertha Lum

 

Peter by Bertha Lum

Peter – Bertha Lum

Magic Carpet by Bertha Lum

Magic Carpet – Bertha Lum

Children Play by the Moon Gate by Bertha Lum

Children Play by the Moon Gate – Bertha Lum