Japanese Woodblock Print

KIYONAGA TORII KIYONAGA Vintage Art book with 24 prints 1983 UKIYOE Hokusai

KIYONAGA TORII – KIYONAGA – Vintage Artbook with 24 prints 1983 UKIYOE that influenced Hokusai Katsushika. Celebrated for his bijin-ga, his tall, poised figures and harmonious compositions capture Edo Japan at its most sophisticated. Seen beside Katsushika Hokusai, who later brought drama and radical energy to the medium, Kiyonaga represents the calm perfection that set the stage for Japan’s impact on Western art. For collectors, Kiyonaga offers a cornerstone of beauty, discipline, and timeless design. This antique hardcover art book comes with 24 prints. Book Dimension: 43cm x 32cm. Page: 115page with 24 prints attached to the pages. Condition: Prints are mostly in great condition for 42 years old UKIYOE prints with some creases on some prints but the outer red book jacket cover has some discoloration. These charges are your responsibility.

Original 19C Utagawa Kuniyoshi Japanese Woodblock Print Hero Kagekiyo

The four corners of the print are slightly glued onto a paper as you can see in the photograph. A good conservator can possibly easily mitigate the glue attachments and re-mount the print beautifully. See image of back side of print. The colored reverse is often normal for early ukiyo-e, but it is show-through, not a second printed image. Checking how Kuniyoshi-period prints were made and how pigment behaves on the paper. Strong color on the reverse is normal for an early-19th-century Kuniyoshi and is one of the usual signs of a traditional impression, not a second image deliberately printed on the back. Ukiyo-e were printed on thin handmade washi (usually kozo, paper-mulberry fiber), dampened and sized only lightly. Water-based pigments mixed with rice paste were brushed onto the blocks; the sheet was laid face-down and rubbed from the back with a baren. Because the paper is thin and absorbent, pigment soaks into the fiber matrix and often shows through on the verso as a softer, reversed version of the front image. Some colors travel more than others, so the reverse is usually uneven rather than a perfect mirror of the face. That show-through was a side effect of the process, not the intended design. The blocks were cut and printed for the front only. Both faces of a cherry block were sometimes carved to save wood, but that is about the wood, not the paper. Early impressions can show more or less penetration depending on how wet the sheet was, how heavily the pigment was loaded, and how hard the printer rubbed. Collectors and dealers treat this as a useful authenticity clue. Hand-printed Edo and early Meiji sheets commonly have uneven bleed-through; many modern offset, lithographic, or thick-paper reproductions have little or none, or a flat, uniform tint. Absence of show-through does not by itself prove a fake, and heavy bleed does not by itself prove an early Kuniyoshi-paper, key-block line, seals, and colorants still matter-but a fully colored reverse matching the front is exactly what the original method tends to produce.

Utagawa Kunisada Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors Dramatic Ukiyo-e Scene

Utagawa Kunisada Japanese Woodblock Print – Dramatic Kabuki Confrontation. A striking piece of 19th-century-design ukiyo-e theater, capturing kabuki drama at its most electric. The composition freezes a moment of high tension: one actor rears back with a raised rod, wild-maned and fierce beneath a demon-like headdress, while his counterpart recoils in stylized alarm, swathed in a boldly patterned indigo robe. Actor and role cartouches frame the scene, with the artist’s own signature and seal anchoring the lower corner – a genuine window into the world of Edo-period stagecraft. Original woodblock print (nishiki-e) on washi paper. Image size approx. Strong impression, rich color retained. Signature and seal of Utagawa Kunisada present. Unframed, archival mounting sheet included. Condition: Some edge wear and a small area of paper loss at the upper left corner (see photo). Please note: as with many circulating ukiyo-e designs, this may represent a later printing from the original or recut blocks rather than a first Edo-period pull – offered as a vintage Japanese woodblock print in the Kunisada design tradition.

Vintage Japanese Woodblock Print Utagawa Toyoharu Sanjusangendo Kyoto RecutBlock

Vintage Japanese Woodblock Print Utagawa Toyoharu Sanjusangendo Kyoto Recut Block. Kyoto Sanjusangendo no Zu. (View of Sanjusangendo in Kyoto). Woodblock Print (Uki-e Perspective Print). Toshiya Archery Competition at Sanjusangendo Temple. Vintage Reproduction / Recut Woodblock Edition. Mid-20th Century (Showa Period). Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo mark replica). 14 1/2″ x 9 1/4″. 21 1/4″ x 16 3/4″. Good vintage condition; frame backing shows significant wear (see text). ? Detailed Item Description. About the Artwork: This exceptional woodblock print showcases the famous Toshiya (archery competition) at the historical Sanjusangendo Temple in Kyoto. The composition is a premier example of. (floating perspective pictures), utilizing strict linear perspective to capture the staggering length of the temple’s veranda. On the right, an archer kneels, aiming a longbow down the corridor toward a distant target. The center foreground features a covered judge’s booth with officials keeping score, while the left side depicts a lively promenade bustling with Edo-period pedestrians, onlookers, and travelers. (Note on Location: While often confused with the replica Fukagawa temple built in Edo, the explicit kanji on the margin of this print reads “, ” firmly establishing the setting as the original National Treasure temple in Kyoto). Production & Age Analysis: This piece is a mid-20th-century vintage edition printed from expertly recut woodblocks, replicating Toyoharu’s iconic late-18th-century masterpiece. Close-up inspection shows exceptionally crisp, sharp keylines and precise color registration, free from the block-wear or dye degradation seen in 250-year-old originals. This is an authentic, handmade woodblock print. Microscopic evaluation confirms there are zero digital artifacts, dot-matrix patterns, or offset lithographic halftones. It was printed using traditional hand-inked blocks pressed onto paper. The Print: In good vintage condition with strong ink work. Displays uniform, gentle fading consistent with a mid-century display piece. The Front Frame: Housed behind glass in a wooden frame with double matting. The presentation is clean and ready to hang. The Reverse Backing: The original brown paper backing on the reverse side shows severe age-related wear, tearing, and chipping around the edges (please see photos). The frame structure and hanging wire remain completely sound.

Japanese Ukiyo-e Memorial Woodblock Print Shini-e 5-787 Ichikawa Danjuro? 1854

Woodblock Print Shini-e 5-787 Ichikawa Danjuro? 1854. Ichikawa Danjuro? Jiraiya no Henshin. C m [Length×side] [1 inch = 2.54 cm]. Please judge the state to look at the pictures. A:Excellent B:Fine C:Good D:Poor. A thing with old goods of our shop takes the lead. Since it is not a new article, the stock of goods will be only one point in principle. The goods published in the picture arrive at hand. Depending on goods, there is a damage for old goods. Please refer to the description-of-item columns, such as a hole vacancy, dirt, a tear. And the remains of a stain, and picture by a worm-eaten spot. Yagiya BOBONGUA STORE is on-line antiquarian book store in Tokyo Japan. And Japan focusing on Japanese traditional cultures. Track Page Views With.

Antique Original Japanese Woodblock Print by Kunisada -Samurai- Framed c. 1860s

Antique Original Japanese Woodblock Print by Kunisada -Samurai Kabuki Scene- Framed c. Presented is a beautiful Japanese full oban-size original woodblock print created by the renowned artist of the late Edo period, Utagawa Kunisada (1786 – 1864), also known as Kunisada I and Toyokuni III. The print presented shows a man with a sword, apparently of a samurai rank. He is engaged in a dispute with someone using his body position to defend something – probably to secure a pile of parcels behind him. Most likely, it is a scene from a Kabuki play, but I was unable to determine the exact name and the plot of the play. In many cases, pictures of scenes from theater plays show us a lot of different and interesting things about the culture of Edo-period Japan. The way people behaved, the way they dress, and the environment, both inside and outside their homes. Especially when the images are created by the most skilled and talented artists like Kunisada. Utagawa Kunisada was a prolific woodblock print artist mostly known for his pictures of beautiful women (bijinga) and kabuki actors’ prints (yakusha-e). Kunisada’s pictures reflect the culture of Japan in the years leading up to the country’s opening to the West. His first book illustrations were published in 1807 and his first actor portrait the following year. Alongside theatrical scenes and courtesans, yakusha-e was his preferred genre amidst all his popular and extensive output. As he painted a large number of these, continuing the stout realism of his teacher, he acquired the nickname’Yakusha-e no Kunisada’ – Kunisada, the actor painter. In his numerous bijinga, he clung to the ideal of beauty prevalent at the time. Most of the women portrayed were courtesans from Yoshiwara, the regulated red-light district of the city. Many museums in the world have Kunisada works: British Museum Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY Museum of Fine Arts in Boston Tokyo National Museum Museum of Fine Arts in Houston Honolulu Museum of Art and many others The print was made using the Japanese woodblock technique during Kunisada’s lifetime. Signed with artist’s signature “Toyokuni ga”, in. Cartouche and sealed with censor and publisher’s seals. The print is framed in a good quality modern wooden frame. AUTHOR: Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III) TITLE: Samurai – Scene from a Kabuki Play (Descriptive title) CREATED: c. Paper METHOD OF PRINTING: Woodblock printing PRINTED: Lifetime printing circa early 1860s PRINT SIZE (sight): Full oban size 14″ X 9.5″ FRAME SIZE: 20.5″ X 15.75″. The condition is very good. Good detail and colors with some minor fading. A wormhole in the upper right. The frame shows some very minimal wear. The print was not examined outside of frame. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Track Page Views With.

Yoshu Chikanobu Japanese Woodblock Print Woman Garden Fan Framed 20×15

Yoshu Chikanobu Japanese Woodblock Print Woman Garden Fan Framed 20x15

Beautiful framed Japanese ukiyo-e style print depicting a woman in traditional kimono holding a red round fan in a landscaped garden. The image also contains Japanese inscriptions/date markings that appear to reference the Meiji era. Important: I have not removed the artwork from the frame or independently authenticated the paper, printing method, publisher, or age. Overall framed size: approximately 20″ × 15″. Frame has normal age/storage wear. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition and details.

Utamaro Woodblock Reprint (x28)Selected Masterpieces of Utamaro Yuyudo Bijin-ga

Bookstore situated in Tokyo, Japan. Feel free to have a look at our store! Please note that set no. 2 (2 sheets) are missing. The full set originally has 30 sheets. This listing contain x28 prints. This is a reprint, not an original work. Please kindly note that it is a modern reproduction made using traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques. We are clearly stating in the product description that this is a reprint. We will be unable to respond to complaints based on the assumption that it was an original work. Thank you in advance for your understanding. For items condition please see photos and comment. Please understand that we occurred a simple check so there might be little oversight. We try to photograph and describe the condition as accurately as possible. Although, the condition of the item may be felt worse than our description due to individual subjectivity. Displayed price is applicable for any number of prints on our store. And it may take longer than the number of days written above. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts. Japan, US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

Toru Shimizu Woodblock Print Rakuhoku Manshu-in Temple with Autograph & Frame JP

Thank you for your understanding. For details on U. Toru Shimizu Woodblock Print “Rakuhoku Manshu-in Temple” w/ Autograph & Frame JP. Size(approximately): Print: 16.8 cm x 13.8 cm Frame: 39 cm x 28 cm. Condition: Shows some signs of scratches and dirt. There is some wear and tear due to its age. Please check the pictures carefully. Please be aware that this is a vintage item. If you like it we would be happy to take your order. “Rakuhoku Manshu-in” by Enryu Shimizu. Woodblock print, AP (Artist’s Proof) edition, hand-signed. Print size: 16.8 cm x 13.8 cm. Frame size: 39 cm x 28 cm.