Kiyoshi Saito Japanese Woodblock Print Clay Image, 1952

A Modern oil painting of a harbor town with the water and mountains views in the distance. It is signed on the bottom left hand corner Ataka and dated '30 (1930). The brushwork is ...

An impressionist painting of a trees in snow on a wooden board in period carved gilded frame. It is signed on the bottom right hand corner S Kitayama and dated 1912. Further inscription in Kanji on the back of the frame. Frame measures 17 x 20 1/2 inches Painting measures 9 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches Frame is original to the painting and of the period. The painter is most likely Seitaro Kitayama (Japanese, 1888-1945), an important figure in late Meiji period credited with being the father of Japanese animation before Walt Disney started his company. The painting style is impressionism which was keenly followed by a new generation of Japanese artists who either traveled to Europe for training or received Western publications on artists and gallery shows at home. Kitayama, Seitaro was born on March 3, 1888 in Wakayama, and died on February 13, 1945. In 1911, Kitayama became an apprentice to Tojiro Oshita and, while studying painting, also helped out with editing the art magazine Mizue. He soon moved to Tokyo and established the Western Art Guild of Japan and published Contemporary Western Art. He later joined the Fusain Art Group as a manager where he would support young western-style artists such as Ryusei Kishida and Sohachi Kimura by providing art supplies, in addition to holding exhibitions and publishing catalogues. On the other hand, he entered the Nikkatsu Mukojima Studio in 1916, proposed the inclusion of illustrations in intertitles, and made this his work. It was there that one of the first Japanese animations...

An expressionist oil painting of a seaside view from a balcony in carved gilded frame. It is signed on the bottom right hand corner Aoyama. Signed Aoyama circa 1960s-1970s Frame measures 16 x 19 1/4 inches Painting measures 9 1/2 x 13 inches This painting is likely a scene from the French Riviera or Cote d'Azur. Yoshio Aoyama...

A Pink-beige Sandstone Torso of a Male Deity, likely Vishnu from Uttar Pradesh state in India, circa 10-11th century. The figure is deeply carved and...

A charming painting of Lord Krishna and his paramour Radha painted in mineral pigments (gouache) with gold and silver highlights circa mid 19th century in Jaipur style of painting. Krishna was a god (an incarnation of god Vishnu) who accomplished great feats and defeated insurmountable demons. However, he is also considered the most playful amongst gods and an epic lover of godly proportions. His love story with Radha (a married woman) has been the subject of much poetry and worship for centuries as it symbolized the divine love. Here, the lovers are depicted in a loving embrace offering one another a lotus flower. Radha is often depicted hopelessly resisting Krishna's advances as in this painting. The couple's heads are circled by a halo, signifying their divinity. The setting is typical of the interior modeling in the 19th century with use of heavy curtains...

A painting of a caparisoned horse in mineral pigments (gouache) saddled and in rein painted with gold highlights circa early 19th century from Rajasthan, possibly Mewar or Jaipur. ...

A gorgeously composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contemporary Japanes...

A beautifully composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contemporary Japane...

"Beautiful Japanese archival ink photo print, " Lotus ". Delicate Japanese Archival ink photo print of Lotus on "Hahnemühle" Matte Paper, beautifully framed With oak frame.

1980s Japanese modern lithograph by Kyohei Inukai.

Floral Woodblock Print, Japan, c. 1900 Woodcut on wood by unknown author from the Nanga school This image can be printed to any custom size.

Floral Woodblock Print, Japan, c. 1900 Woodcut on wood by unknown author from the Nanga school This image can be printed to any custom size.

"Machiya in Marutamachi" Traditional Japanese wooden townhouse that functioned both a residence and busines. Beautiful Japanese woodblock print by Katsuyuki Nishijima...

Mabuchi Tōru (1920 – 1994) Figure holding a Drum. Margins covered with mat board (may have title, date and edition in the margin). Visible area: H 21.25 in. x W 15.25 in. Artist B...

A beautifully realized, deeply colored abstract work titled "Cause, Blue" by renowned Japanese modern artist Hodaka Yoshida who was the second son of one of Japan's most celebrated a...

Chrysanthemums Woodblock Prints, Japan, c. 1900 This image can be printed to any custom size.

A beautifully and serenely composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contem...

A gorgeously composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contemporary Japanes...

A beautifully and serenely composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contem...

A beautifully and darkly composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contempo...

A beautifully composed woodblock print by famed Japanese Sosaku Hanga printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contem...

A beautifully composed woodblock print by famed Japanese Sosaku Hanga printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contem...