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Oh Deer ( Japan ) - still life of urban observation in contemporary Japan
By Erik Pawassar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oh Deer (Japan) by Erik Pawassar from a series of urban observations of contemporary Japan 40 x 27
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée

Oh Deer ( Japan ) - still life of urban observation in contemporary Japan
By Erik Pawassar
Located in San Francisco, CA
69cm) signed edition of 25 archival fine art pigment print signed & numbered by artist on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée

View of Urban Japan After Utagawa Hiroshige-Mid 20th Century
By Utagawa Hiroshige
Located in Roma, IT
View of Urban Japan is a modern artwork realized in the Mid-20th Century. Mixed colored lithograph
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Tokyo Diptych, " Yvonne Jacquette, Japanese Urban Cityscape Nocturnal Aerial
By Yvonne Jacquette
Located in New York, NY
, Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Yvonne Jacquette: Tokyo Nightviews, June 27 - August 24, 1986. Yvonne
Category

1980s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Building in Black and White
By Pablo Saccinto
Located in Kansas City, MO
photography, travel photography, cities, Japan, urban photography, street photography, fine art, architecture
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Fushimi Inari-taisha
By Pablo Saccinto
Located in Kansas City, MO
, travel photography, cities, Japan, urban photography, street photography, fine art, architecture
Category

2010s Photorealist Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Coastal Ecology in Transition
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mississippi Museum of Art. She was awarded the Bronze Award by the Japanese Government for the Urban Art Plaza
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mylar, Photographic Paper

Nakamise Night, Tokyo, Japan: urban night cityscape photograph print w/ handwork
By Yasuomi Hashimura
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"Nakamise Night, Tokyo, Japan" is a photo-based mixed media single edition print with hand
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Black and White Photography

Materials

Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

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Japanese Urban Art For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of japanese urban art for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Abstract examples as well as a Contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of japanese urban art may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right choice in our collection of japanese urban art for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black and gray. Creating an object in our assortment of japanese urban art has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Erik Pawassar, Murat Germen and Yvonne Jacquette are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paper, archival paper and archival pigment print, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, you can find a small option in this array of japanese urban art measuring 22.5 high and 26.5 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 70.87 across to better suit those in the market for a large piece of japanese urban art.

How Much is a Japanese Urban Art?

The average selling price for a piece of japanese urban art we offer is $3,850, while they’re typically $1,900 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Japanese Urban Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of different types of Japanese art. One of the oldest and most admired forms of Japanese art is the art of calligraphy, which originated in the sixth or seventh century. Another type of art, ukiyo-e, is the art of the woodblock print, which depicts scenes of female beauties; kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers and more. You’ll find a variety of Japanese artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The writing on Japanese art is calligraphy art called shodo. It uses Japanese kanji and kana characters. There are a variety of different shodo styles of art, including Kaisho, which is the basic, foundational form of the art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese calligraphy art from top sellers..
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The focus of Japanese art varies. Many traditional Japanese artists sought to capture the beauty of nature in their works. However, other Japanese artists have produced work with Buddhist themes, and contemporary artists working in the country have been inspired by a range of subjects, from socioeconomic and political issues to pop culture. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Japanese art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the Japanese sea art is called depends on its type. Many examples of sea art from Japan are called ukiyo-e. This term refers to woodblock prints made during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is arguably the most famous ukiyo-e print depicting the sea. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Japanese woodblock prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if art is Japanese or Chinese, study the piece's characteristics. With paintings, Chinese artists often use more color and tend to fill their entire canvases, while Japanese artists often include more negative space and choose subtler colors. There are also differences between the brushstrokes typical of traditional Chinese and Japanese art. In Japanese paintings, brushstrokes are often short and sharp. On the other hand, Chinese paintings often display longer, more fluid brushstrokes. Learning about the defining features of various art forms and periods and looking at examples of pieces made by Japanese and Chinese artists can help you learn to spot subtle differences. Explore a diverse assortment of Japanese and Chinese art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many art styles originated in Japan and grew in popularity over the years. Some of the most popular styles include shodo (calligraphy), ikebana, kanou and yamato-e. You’ll find a wide variety of authentic Japanese art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Japanese wall art is called depends on its type. There are numerous kinds of Japanese paintings and prints, including nihonga and ukiyo-e. A Japanese wall scroll is known as a kakejiku or kakemono. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese wall art.