Work Kaede ga heri. A few small stains on the inside. 17.4×23.5cm (sheet size).
WB Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Meiji Ukiyo-e Kimono Autumn leaves
Author: adminSep 6
WB Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Meiji Ukiyo-e Katana Kabuki
Author: adminSep 2
Title Sincerely yours truly, Yoshifumi Meiden HAYANO Kanpei. Date: 1866 (Keio 2). Condition: Holes, stains, rubbing. Size 25.5 x 37.5 cm. His aliases include Hanachouro, Ichiiyinsai, and Toyoshunro. After studying under Shunobu Toyohara and creating the original illustrations for hagoita oshie, he was introduced to Kunisada (Toyokuni III). He produced many yakusha oshibu-e (large head paintings of actors) and demonstrated his ability. In his later years, he produced many portraits of actors in the traditional style, often depicting a half of an actor standing alone on a series of three panels. The portrayal of facial features is characteristic of the Hagoita style.
WB Kinsen Suzuki Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Ukiyo-e Samurai Katana
Author: adminAug 30
Some stains, a few spots, a little soiling, a little foxing, a trace of peeling on the reverse side. Size: 28.2 x 21.3 cm (sheet size). 28.2 x 21.3 cm (sheet size).
WB Toraji Ishikawa Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Ukiyo-e Parakeet Nude
Author: adminAug 30
Artist name Toraji ISHIKAWA. Title Nudes, Ten Kinds of Nudes, Bleu Parakeet. Dimensions Entire size: -30.0 cm (H30.0 cm x W37.9 cm). Print size: H30.0cm x W37.9cm. Remarks Cut to size of print. Toraji Ishikawa painted nude women and other female figures and beauties with skillful use of color. This is one of his representative works from the “Ten Kinds of Nude Women” series. The painting depicts a woman leaning back on a sofa in a relaxed manner, as if conversing with a bird. Her hair is short, and she has bangs like a Taisho era moga (modern girl). The background of Western-style patterned flooring, wallpaper, and cushions provide a lot of information, while the subject woman’s skin is flat and simple, creating a beautiful contrast. Born in Kochi, Japan.
WB Hasui Kawase Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Meiji Ukiyo-e Moon Pond
Author: adminAug 28
Title Japanese Landscape Collection II: Amagasaki Big Shot, Kansai. Date: 1940 (Showa 15). Condition: Fine condition with holes. Size 26.5 x 39.5 cm. Born as the eldest son of a merchant of thread braided goods, his uncle was the playwright Kamanagaki Roubun. He was a student of Kaburaki Kiyokata and received the name “Tomoe” at that time. He later became acquainted with Shozaburo Watanabe, and also became interested in woodblock prints after seeing “Eight Views of Omi” by Shinsui Ito, a fellow student of Kaburaki Kiyokata. In 1918, he published the Shiobara Trilogy from the Watanabe Print Shop, and thereafter published many landscape prints throughout his life. He became a representative artist of the “new print” style.
WB Koho Shoda Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Fishing Ukiyoe Evening Sea
Author: adminAug 27
Woodblock print, Shadow print on tanzaku.
WB Hasui Kawase Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Ukiyo-e Pond Sky Forest
Author: adminAug 25
Artist Name KAWASE Hasui. Title Lake Kisaki, Shinshu. Dimensions Overall size: H26.6cm x W39.9cm. Print size: H24.2cm x W36.5cm. This is a work by Kawase Tomoe Sui, one of the leading artists of new prints. Lake Kisaki is one of the three lakes of Nishina in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture, located on the most downstream river. The back of the painting depicts the Ushirotateyama mountain range of the Northern Alps, and the air is extremely calm. Fog slowly drifts over the towering mountains, and there are no waves on the lake, creating a sense of calm and tranquility. There are no waves on the lake, and the air is calm and tranquil. This photograph lyrically captures the everyday life of Lake Kisaki. Many of the reprints are in relatively good condition with beautiful colors and have become popular. Born in Tokyo, Japan.
WB Shinsui Ito Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Ukiyo-e Kimono Kanzashi
Author: adminAug 24
Artist Name ITO Shinsui. Dimensions Overall size: H49.0cm x W37.9cm. Print size: H45.4cm x W35.4cm. Remarks Watanabe seal 6mm. This is a work by Ito Shinsui, who was said to be the “last beauty painter” in the traditional Ukiyoe tradition of the Utagawa school. Shinsui also painted a work called “Spring Evening” with a composition almost identical to this “Whispering”. He also painted it many times with different hair ornaments and kimono patterns, and it seems to be the composition that he preferred. The scene in which the two women are whispering to each other, not only in a cute but also in a slightly mischievous manner, has the glamorous quality that is typical of Shinsui. The carefully rendered details of the ornamental hairpins and kimono patterns are a highlight of the work, but the emotions that can be drawn from their gazes at each other are also interesting. The background of the painting is decorated with a technique called “mica-zuri” (mica print). This is a technique familiar from the ukiyo-e paintings of Utamaro Kitagawa and Sharaku Toshusai, in which glittering mica or seashell powder is used. The result is a beautiful pearl-like luster on the surface of the finished paper, giving it a luxurious finish. Born in Tokyo, Japan.
WB Hasui Kawase Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Ukiyo-e Moon Sea Ship
Author: adminAug 8
Artist Name KAWASE Hasui. Title Moon over the Arakawa River. Dimensions Overall size: H39.6cm x W26.5cm. Print size: H36.3cm x W23.7cm. Remarks There is a stain on the print. This is a work by Kawase Tomoe Sui, a leading new print artist. Moon over the Arakawa River” is one of the “Twenty Views of Tokyo in which Tomoe Sui depicted scenes from various parts of Tokyo. It is estimated to have been painted in the Akabane area. The moon, positioned slightly off center, is depicted at the moment it peeks out from between the slowly moving clouds. The reflection of the water is clearly visible, indicating that it was a quiet and peaceful night. The clear blue color of Tomoe’s work is also known as “Tomoe Blue, ” and is extremely popular among fans of new prints. It is also recommended as a room interior. Born in Tokyo, Japan.
WB Kiyochika Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Ukiyo-e Sea Ship Triptych
Author: adminJul 30
Artwork Landing of the Japanese Army at Eijo Bay. Good, trimming, a little stain on the reverse, edge crease (a part of it is cut off) Left and center panels are connected. Large size About the size of Ukiyo-e. 3 sheets in a row. 1895 (Meiji 28th year).