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By Paul Jacoulet 15.5" x 12" Woodblock print on paper Framed Size: 22.5" x 18.5" About the artist: Paul Jacoulet (1896–1960) was a French-born artist who is best known for his wood...

Jacoulet occupies a special place in the world of ukiyo-e, the artist formed a bridge between the East and West.

Together with Hokusai , he is considered one of the leading Japanese landscape painters of the nineteenth century and one of the most famous representatives of the Ukiyo-e art move...

Together with Hokusai , he is considered one of the leading Japanese landscape painters of the nineteenth century and one of the most famous representatives of the Ukiyo-e art move...

Together with Hokusai , he is considered one of the leading Japanese landscape painters of the nineteenth century and one of the most famous representatives of the Ukiyo-e art move...

Though the increased demand for ukiyo-e during the early 19th century caused some artists to rush their designs, Eizan resisted this pressure, maintaining impeccable design skills th...

Though the increased demand for ukiyo-e during the early 19th century caused some artists to rush their designs, Eizan resisted this pressure, maintaining impeccable design skills th...

Fascinating Edo period ukio-e artwork, originally by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Quality woodblock detail, printed...

Set of 7 antique or vintage dinner plates features a striking form with a band of Art Deco style decor elements embossed on the rim; the plates are decorated with large motifs of wi...

One of the finest images in the series. Kacho-e from "Album of Western Plants" Published by Unsodo, Kyoto Kacho-e is the formal word for classic Japanese bird and flower printing, a ...

This work is a premier example of the Ukiyo-e philosophy, capturing the "floating world" in its most serene and stylish form.

Description Title: Bairei Picture Album of One Hundred Birds (Bairei hyakuchō gafu) 楳嶺百鳥畫譜 Artist: Kōno Bairei 幸野楳嶺 (Japanese, 1844–1895) Period: Meiji period (1868–1912) Date: 1881...

This work exemplifies the lyrical elegance of early 19th-century ukiyo-e, blending literary culture, theatrical imagery, and graphic sophistication.

While the images have some resemblance to traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e prints, their sense of whimsy, satire and irony relate more closely to contemporary life and western sensibilit...

The central part of the lamp depicts large fish swimming in green and blue waters; the soft, dream-like decor with Ukiyo-e references juxtaposes graphic, linear bands of sgraffito.

Most major woodblock artists produced erotic scenes at some point in their careers, usually showing an idealized view into courtly life, in keeping with the larger Ukiyo-e tradition....

The technique used in this print is ukiyo-e woodblock printing, a traditional Japanese printmaking method that flourished during the Edo period and into the Meiji period.

Together with Hokusai , he is considered one of the leading Japanese landscape painters of the nineteenth century and one of the most famous representatives of the Ukiyo-e art move...

Kunichika Toyohara was one of the last Japanese ukiyo-e painter. His first signed print is from 1852, but it was only in 1854 that he took the gō (stage name) "Kunichika".

The Katsukawa school of Ukiyo-e artists was particularly popular in the last decades of the 18th century.

Kikukawa Eizan was one of the foremost designers of ukiyo-e prints depicting beautiful women during the late Edo period.

The fine linear carving of the rain—a hallmark of late eighteenth-century ukiyo-e—demonstrates the technical sophistication of the Katsukawa school.

Today, original Edo-period actor prints by masters of the Katsukawa school are highly sought after by collectors of Japanese art, ukiyo-e, and theater history. Works depicting member...

While the images have some resemblance to traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e prints, their sense of whimsy, satire and irony relate more closely to contemporary life and western sensibilit...

This portrait transcends traditional representation, embedding Japanese ukiyo-e prints in the background—reflecting Van Gogh’s profound admiration for Japanese art and its influence ...

Literally translated as “spring pictures,” Japanese shunga is an erotic art form that reached its peak during the Edo period (1603-1867), typically in the form of woodblock prints (u...

Literally translated as “spring pictures,” Japanese shunga is an erotic art form that reached its peak during the Edo period (1603-1867), typically in the form of woodblock prints (u...

At first, Sugai adopted traditional ukiyo-e woodblock techniques, using bright colors to create prints infused with avant-garde art influences.

Condition: Excellent Sheet/Image: 14 3/4 x 10 1/2 inches Gigadō Ashiyuki (戯画堂 芦幸) was a designer of ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock prints in Osaka, who was active from about 1813 ...

Shunbaisai Hokuei (Japanese, d. 1837), also known as Shunkō III, was a designer of ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock prints in Osaka, aOsaka andive from about 1824 to 1837.

He is best known for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints, which means "pictures of the floating world," a style that shifted its focus from courtesans and actors to landscapes, plants, and ...

His subjects are not only 'meishō' (famous places) prints which were typical of the earlier ukiyo-e masters such as Hiroshige and Hokusai, but also feature tranquil and picturesque s...

Polychrome woodblock print (nishiki-e).  Signed within the plate. Edo Period. A delicate and atmospheric ukiyo-e woodblock print attributed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi, depicting three fi...

In earlier periods (like ukiyo-e), the process involved multiple specialists: Designer - Carver - Printer and Publisher However, the Sōsaku-hanga movement (early–mid 20th century) t...

Rather than quoting Hokusai, Ando allows his spirit to breathe within a contemporary vocabulary, transforming ukiyo-e heritage into an immersive sculptural object.

One of the most acclaimed artists to emerge from post-war Asia, Takashi Murakami is known for his signature “Superflat” aesthetic: a colorful, two-dimensional style that straddles th...

Her elaborate coiffure, delicate facial features, and restrained expression embody the refined feminine ideal celebrated in Edo-period ukiyo-e. The carefully rendered architectural s...

More precisely, Ukiyo-e, or ukiyo-ye (in Japanese: "pictures of the floating world"), is a genre of woodblock prints and paintings that flourished in Japan from the 17th through 19th...

In addition, he produced nishiki-e artworks. In his younger days, he had studied the Kanō school of painting; but his interest was drawn to ukiyo-e.

In addition, he produced nishiki-e artworks. In his younger days, he had studied the Kanō school of painting; but his interest was drawn to ukiyo-e.

The print appears signed and sealed by Hiroshige who is universally considered Japan's finest ukiyo-e artist and the last great master of the tradition, and exhibits a wonderful comp...

A refined and elegantly composed ukiyo-e woodblock print attributed to Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), depicting a sophisticated interior scene set within a traditional Japanese res...

While the images have some resemblance to traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e prints, their sense of whimsy, satire and irony relate more closely to contemporary life and western sensibilit...

Following in the collaborative tradition of ukiyo-e printmaking, Jacoulet recruited talented carvers and printers who could duplicate the delicate lines of his drawings and watercolo...

The harmonious palette of deep indigo, vermilion, turquoise, and soft green, combined with elaborate textile patterns and delicate facial features, exemplifies the aesthetic refineme...

We saw another variation of the pattern created by Haviland specifically for Wright Tyndale & Van Roden in Philadelphia, with marks dating to 1875-1882, done in a different color...

At first, Sugai adopted traditional ukiyo-e woodblock techniques, using bright colors to create prints infused with avant-garde art influences.

Iwase Hirotaka (1808-1877) was originally a Kyoto based Ukiyo-e artist known as Hishikawa Kiyoharu. At the age of 26 or 27 he moved to Wakayama, changed his name, and began studying ...

Kunisada designed a wide spectrum of traditional ukiyo-e subjects like kabuki themes, beautiful women, historical events and quite a few shunga prints.

Woodblock print, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), signed Hiroshige ga, censor's seal kiwame, published by Takenouchi Magohachi (Ho...

Gakutei is noted for the quality in his wood printing works and for his general contributions to the body of ukiyo-e artwork. Specifically, critics have noted his technical prowess a...

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige is recognized as a master of the ukiyo-e woodblock printing tradition, having created 8,000 prints of everyday life and landscapes in Edo-period Japan with ...

Following in the collaborative tradition of ukiyo-e printmaking, Jacoulet recruited talented carvers and printers who could duplicate the delicate lines of his drawings and watercolo...

Kotondo became a painter and woodblock printer of the Torii school of ukiyo-e artists. He is most famous and celebrated for his twenty-one bijin-ga (images of beautiful Japanese wome...

A refined and visually engaging ukiyo-e triptych by the prolific Edo-period master Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), depicting an intimate interior scene combining elements of bijin-g...

At the heart of the composition is a delicately rendered Japanese woman, depicted in a style inspired by traditional ukiyo-e prints. Her serene expression, intricate hairstyle, and f...

Frame: 21"H x 35.5"W Image: 14"H x 29"W Utagawa Kuniyasu (歌川 国安, 1794–1832) was a Japanese artist best known for his prints in the ukiyo-e style as a member of the Utagawa school.

Most major woodblock artists produced erotic scenes at some point in their careers, usually showing an idealized view into courtly life, in keeping with the larger Ukiyo-e tradition....

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) One Hundred Famous Views of Edo - Koume Embankment mounted on a cardboard Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige is recognized as a master of the ukiyo-e woodblock ...

One of the most acclaimed artists to emerge from post-war Asia, Takashi Murakami is known for his signature “Superflat” aesthetic: a colorful, two-dimensional style that straddles th...