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The vibrant print depicts beautiful courtesans or geishas in a brothel house setting, a common subject in ukiyo-e art. Artist/Title: Similar works are attributed to artists such as Utagawa Yoshiiku or Toyohara Chikanobu, with titles like Tokyo Shinyoshihara Beppinzoroe or Courtesans in the Yoshiwara. Medium: The image is a woodblock print (hanga), a popular, mass-produced art form in Japan from the 17th through 19th centuries. Subject: Ukiyo-e, or “pictures of the floating world, ” often depicted entertainment districts, beautiful women, and kabuki actors. Sealed in a tight professionally done frame in Japan in great condition.

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Condition: Please judge from the images. Size: 35.5 x 23.7 cm. Other Term for US buyers. Other Term for International buyers. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

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This set features two beautifully framed ukiyo-e woodblock prints in the bijinga style, which depicts elegant women in traditional attire, set against the serene backdrop of blossoming trees. 16,5″x 12,5″ framed. Condition: Excellent preservation of colors and details, with original seal marks visible. Style: Bijinga (depiction of beautiful women). The inscription on the print indicates that the artist is Toyohara Chikanobu , a renowned ukiyo-e master from the Meiji period. Chikanobu is well-known for his depictions of beautiful women, cultural scenes, and historical events, which makes him one of the prominent figures in the ukiyo-e tradition during this time. Theme: Elegant women in traditional kimonos, surrounded by natural elements, a characteristic subject of ukiyo-e prints.

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