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Yoshikawa Kanpo, Japanese Woodblock Print, Beauty, Maiko, Moon, Shin-Hanga
Located in London, GB
being an accomplished woodblock print artist, Yoshikawa was a notable scholar with an interest in
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
The Foreign Gifts, Woodblock Print by Daniel Duford, 2013
Located in Orange, CA
The Foreign Gifts, Woodblock Print by Daniel Duford, 2013
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Rice Paper
Do You See, Woodblock Print by Daniel Duford, 2013
Located in Orange, CA
Do You See, Woodblock Print by Daniel Duford, 2013
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Rice Paper
Words Fail Me, Woodblock Print by Daniel Duford, 2013
Located in Orange, CA
Words Fail Me, Woodblock Print by Daniel Duford, 2013
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Rice Paper
When I Return, Woodblock Print by Daniel Duford, 2013
Located in Orange, CA
When I Return, Woodblock Print by Daniel Duford, 2013
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Rice Paper
Katsushika Hokusai, Seashore, Empress Jito, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in London, GB
production of woodblock prints by Hokusai. After that, the artist focused on Japanese traditional paintings
Category
Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Katsushika Hokusai, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print, Poem, Landscape, Edo
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in London, GB
published between 1835 and 1838: the last major production of woodblock prints by Hokusai. After that, the
Category
Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Goyo Hashiguchi, Beauty, Summer Kimono, Japanese Woodblock Print, Shin-Hanga
By Hashiguchi Goyo
Located in London, GB
traditions into the woodblock print form propelled Goyo's designs into zeitgeists of Taisho Japan (1912–1926
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Goyo Hashiguchi, Mirror, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Beauty, Shin Hanga
By Hashiguchi Goyo
Located in London, GB
peachy coloured pigment of her lips and shadows. The incorporation of shading in the woodblock print
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, Warrior and Demon, Maple Leaves, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
backed bottom edge.
Size: 35.7 x 24.5 cm
Yoshitoshi's last woodblock series, 'New Forms of Thirty-Six
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Katsushika Hokusai, Japanese Woodblock Print, Imperial Court, Ukiyo-e, Gagaku
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in London, GB
of woodblock prints by Hokusai. After that, the artist focused on Japanese traditional paintings
Category
Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Kuniyoshi, Soga, Warrior, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Japanese Art, Edo
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861)
Title: Soga Juro Sukenari Prepares to Take Revenge on Kudo Suketsune
Publisher: Yamaguchiya Tobei
Date: c. 1843-1846
Dimensions: (L) 24.5 x 35 (...
Category
Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Katsushika Hokusai, Evening Sun, Mount Fuji, Landscape, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in London, GB
. Minor stain on bottom left corner.
This print is from the series One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji
Category
19th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Katsushika Hokusai, Mount Fuji, Rural Japan, Landscape, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in London, GB
both pages. Crease on the left page, small mark on top of right page.
This print is from the series
Category
19th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Katsushika Hokusai, Mount Fuji, Japanese Poet, Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in London, GB
27 cm
Condition report: Backing, pages joined together, minor stains at bottom.
This print is from
Category
19th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Kobayashi Kiyochika, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print, Snow Landscape, Military
By Kobayashi Kiyochika
Located in London, GB
misregistration of pigment lower right part of the print.
A military procession of horses pass by on a clear
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Hiroshi Yoshida, Shin Hanga, Omuro, Buddhist Temple, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Hiroshi Yoshida
Located in London, GB
exhibition prizes.
In this print, visitors wearing kimono are entering Ninna-ji Temple in Kyoto. Cherry
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Paul Binnie, Hell Courtesan, Contemporary Woodblock Print, Kimono Pattern, Art
By Paul Binnie
Located in London, GB
, the weight of which was a constant reminder to the courtesan of her wretched fate.
In this print
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Koi Fish, Fairy Tale
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
Condition report: Trimmed. Smudge of a pigment on the cartouche and bottom of the print.
Kintarō, often
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Hiroshige II, Various Provinces, Landscape, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Utagawa Hiroshige II
Located in London, GB
Condition: Light wear and minor pigment spots on the margins.
As with many of Hiroshige II's prints, those
Category
Late 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Katsushika Hokusai, Manga, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print, War, Artillery
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in London, GB
, some creases and worn-out corners, small paper fibre on the surface.
This print is from the Hokusai
Category
19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Hiroshige II, Megane Bridge, Cherry Blossom, Japanese Woodblock Print, Landscape
By Utagawa Hiroshige II
Located in London, GB
.
As with many of Hiroshige II's prints, those comprising the series 'One Hundred Famous Views in the
Category
Late 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Hiroshige Ando, Landscape, Sixty-odd Provinces, Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo
By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)
Located in London, GB
36.7 cm
Condition: Pinhole. Trimmed. Wear on corner. Green pigment centre of print.
Ando Hiroshige's
Category
Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Katsushika Hokusai, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print, Manga, Landscape, Bear
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in London, GB
: Toheki-do
Date: 1815
Size: 20.9 x 25.2 cm
Condition report: Small tear on right side of the print. Pages
Category
Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Paul Binnie, Contact Lens, Contemporary Woodblock Print, Kimono Pattern, Beauty
By Paul Binnie
Located in London, GB
and wearability and lead to widespread use by around 1970, including Japan.
Series and print title
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Yoshitoshi, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Moon, Samurai, River, Ukiyo-e
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
antlers and a crescent moon ornament, his totem and amulet. The armour has been printed with a jet black
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Toyonobu Utagawa, Honnoji, Warrior, Samurai, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e
By Toyonobu Utagawa
Located in London, GB
warriors, along with various tales of his vassals' exploits.
This print shows Oda Nobunaga's (1534-1582
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Kunichika Toyohara, Tattoo, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Kabuki Actor
By Toyohara Kunichika
Located in London, GB
of kabuki theatre. His colourful prints are records of a long lost, decadent underworld of Edo. Since
Category
1860s Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, Warrior, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Triptych, Meiji
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
Condition: Backing along edge of print. Slight thinning of paper on centre panel.
The print shows a young
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Katsushika Hokusai, Ukiyo-e, Constellation, Japanese Woodblock Print, Manga, Edo
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in London, GB
marks on the right, ink stain at the bottom.
This print is from the Hokusai Manga (sketches) series
Category
Late 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Kuniyoshi, Samurai, Battle, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Horse
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
, minor stains, holes and pinholes.
This print shows the battle between the Minamoto and Taira families
Category
1850s Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Chikanobu, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Meiji, Elephant, Tokyo
By Yoshu Chikanobu
Located in London, GB
Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)
Title: June - Sannō Festival
Series: Customs of Edo Throughout Twelve Months
Publisher: Yokoyama Ryohachi
Date: 1889
Dimensions: (L) 24.7 x 35.5 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Chikanobu, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Meiji, Kabuki, Samurai
By Yoshu Chikanobu
Located in London, GB
Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)
Title: The Battle of Sekigahara
Publisher: Yorozuya Magobei
Date: 1881
Dimensions: (L) 24.5 x 35.5 (C) 24.1 x 35.2 (R) 24.7 x 35.6 cm
Condition: W...
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Chikanobu Yoshu, Court Ladies, Kimono, Nature, Japanese Woodblock Print, Beauty
By Yoshu Chikanobu
Located in London, GB
24.5, (R) 35.6 x 24.7 cm
Condition: Glue residue from previous mounting.
This print shows high-ranking
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Toyokuni III Utagawa, Onnagata, Kabuki Actor, Sakura, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Located in London, GB
report: Light vertical fold on the right side, minor stains and spots.
This print shows the alluring
Category
Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Zeshin Shibata, Travellers, Wind, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e
By Zeshin Shibata
Located in London, GB
flowers, insects, waterfalls and dragons.
In this print, three travelers are taken by surprise by a
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Katsushika Hokusai, Kanadehon Chushingura, Japanese Woodblock Print, Act VI, Edo
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in London, GB
Artist: Hokusai Katsushika (1760-1849)
Title: Act VI
Series: The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers (Kanadehon Chushingura)
Date: c. 1805
Size: 25.6 x 36.8 cm
Condition report: Slightly t...
Category
Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Hiroshige II, Landscape, Japanese Woodblock Print, Cherry Blossom, Ueno, Edo
By Utagawa Hiroshige II
Located in London, GB
Artist: Hiroshige II Utagawa (1829-1869)
Title: Poem of Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom at Ueno
Series: Thirty-Six Views of the Eastern Capital
Publisher: Ai-To
Date: 1862
Dimensions...
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Late 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Shinsui, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Shin Hanga, Beauty, Plum Blossom
By Ito Shinsui
Located in London, GB
Artist: Ito Shinsui (1898-1972)
Title: Red Blossoms
Series: The Second Collection of Modern Beauties
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo
Date: 1933
Edition: 88/250
Dimensions: 27.9 x 43....
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Choki Eishosai, Parody, Kimono, Courtesan, Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo Period
Located in London, GB
Artist: Choki Eishosai [signed Shiko Hyakusen] (act. 1781-1813)
Title: Parody of Urashima Taro
Publisher: Tsutaya Juzaburo
Date: Late 18th/ Early 19th century
Dimensions: (L) 22.5 x...
Category
Late 18th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, Cat, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Beauty, Kimono
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
print from Yoshitoshi's series 'Thirty-Two Aspects of Customs and Manners', which chronologically
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Nobukazu, Kimono Design, Fireworks, Ryogoku, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e
Located in London, GB
and cool off in the evening after a hot and humid summer day. In this print, one lady is seen reaching
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Yoshikazu Utagawa, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Demons of Oeyama, Samurai
By Yoshikazu Utagawa
Located in London, GB
.
This print depicts the moment when Shuten-doji is about to drink the saké that will bring his downfall
Category
Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Toyonobu Utagawa, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Samurai, Battle, Meiji Art
By Toyonobu Utagawa
Located in London, GB
: (L) 23.7 x 35.7 (R) 23.8 x 35.7 cm
Condition: Pinholes. Some red pigment on right print.
Toyonobu
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, Complete set of 32 Aspects, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892)
Title: A full set of Thirty-two Aspects of Customs and Manners - first edition -
Publisher: Tsunashima Kamekichi
Date: 1888
Size: approx 24 x...
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, Cloth-Beating Moon, Evening Mist, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892)
Title: Cloth-beating Moon (Yugiri)
Series: One Hundred Aspects of the Moon
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon
Published: 1885
A wife beats a roll of c...
Category
Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Yoshitora, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Samurai, Warrior, Ukiyo-e, Horse
By Utagawa Yoshitora
Located in London, GB
Artist: Yoshitora Utagawa (act. 1850–80)
Title: Kato Kiyomasa and Honda Tadakatsu
Publisher: Kiya Sojiro
Date: 1866
Condition report: Some pinholes. Left panel slightly browned. Mi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Kuniyoshi, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print, Fencing, Kabuki Theatre, Play
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861)
Title: Story of Tamiya Botaro
Publisher: Ningyoya Takichi
Date: c. 1847-1852
Size: (L) 34.8 x 23.8, (C) 34.8 x 25.3, (R) 34.8 x 24.3 cm
Conditio...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Chikanobu, Japanese Woodblock Print, Court Ladies, Peony, Kimono Design, Beauty
By Yoshu Chikanobu
Located in London, GB
Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)
Title: Girl with Toy and Flying Birds
Series Title: High-ranking Ladies of the Tokugawa Era
Publisher: Hasegawa Tsunejiro
Date: Late 19th century
...
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Kyosai Kawanabe, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Samurai, True Loyalty, Meiji
By Kawanabe Kyosai
Located in London, GB
cartoons.
This print shows Okuda Magodayu Shigemori and Yoshida Sawaemon Kanesada attacking their enemies
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Kunisada III, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Meiji, Horse, Samurai
By Utagawa Kunisada III
Located in London, GB
Nobunaga (1534-1582). Depicted in the woodblock print is Hidemitsu's legendary exploit: the crossing of
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Late 19th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Goyo Hashiguchi, Maiko, Mirror, Kimono, Kyoto, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Hashiguchi Goyo
Located in London, GB
) movement. Goyo published polychrome woodblock prints typified by "Woman Applying Make-up" and was renowned
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Toyonobu, Samurai, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Japanese History
By Toyonobu Utagawa
Located in London, GB
Artist: Toyonobu Utagawa (act. 1859-1886)
Title: Oda Nobunaga and Hideyoshi
Series: The New Biography of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi
Date: 1883
Dimensions: (L) 24....
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Katsushika Hokusai, Japanese Woodblock Print, 19th Century, Ukiyo-e, Red Sunset
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in London, GB
was published between 1835 and 1838: the last major production of woodblock prints by Hokusai. After
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Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Katsushika Hokusai, Japanese Woodblock Print, Boats, Ukiyo-e, Tanka Poem, Edo
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in London, GB
major production of woodblock prints by Hokusai. After that, the artist focused on Japanese traditional
Category
Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
But As I Say, Woodblock Print by Daniel Duford, 2013
Located in Orange, CA
But As I Say, Woodblock Print by Daniel Duford, 2013
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Rice Paper
Oh I Miss You, Woodblock Print by Daniel Duford, 2013
Located in Orange, CA
Oh I Miss You, Woodblock Print by Daniel Duford, 2013
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Rice Paper
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Figurative Woodblock Prints For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of figurative woodblock prints for sale on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Modern, Impressionist or Abstract versions of these works for sale today — there are 30 Modern, 8 Impressionist, 7 Pop Art, 6 Contemporary and 4 Abstract examples available. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Figurative woodblock prints available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes beige, black, brown, orange and more. Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Eric Gill, Albert Abramovitz, Sandro Chia and Mizin Shin took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in woodcut print, paper and ink — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Figurative Woodblock Prints?
The average selling price for figurative woodblock prints we offer is $750, while they’re typically $133 on the low end and $13,500 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Figurative-prints-works-on-paper for You
Bring energy and an array of welcome colors and textures into your space by decorating with figurative fine-art prints and works on paper.
Figurative art stands in contrast to abstract art, which is more expressive than representational. The oldest-known work of figurative art is a figurative painting — specifically, a rock painting of an animal made over 40,000 years ago in Borneo. This remnant of a remote past has long faded, but its depiction of a cattle-like creature in elegant ocher markings endures.
Since then, figurative art has evolved significantly as it continues to represent the world, including a breadth of works on paper, including printmaking. This includes woodcuts, which are a type of relief print with perennial popularity among collectors. The artist carves into a block and applies ink to the raised surface, which is then pressed onto paper. There are also planographic prints, which use metal plates, stones or other flat surfaces as their base. The artist will often draw on the surface with grease crayon and then apply ink to those markings. Lithographs are a common version of planographic prints.
Figurative art printmaking was especially popular during the height of the Pop art movement, and this kind of work can be seen in artist Andy Warhol’s extensive use of photographic silkscreen printing. Everyday objects, logos and scenes were given a unique twist, whether in the style of a comic strip or in the use of neon colors.
Explore an impressive collection of figurative art prints for sale on 1stDibs and read about how to arrange your wall art.
Questions About Figurative Woodblock Prints
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese woodblock prints, which date back to the 8th century and are also known as ukiyo-e, are a traditional art form originally produced only in Buddhist monasteries to produce religious texts and images. In the 17th century, private studios began opening as woodblock prints became popular. To make a woodblock print, the artist creates a design on paper, and a wood carver places it on the block and carves the design. Each color requires its own woodblock, which are then covered with watercolors and printed on rice paper. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese woodblock prints from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some Japanese woodblock prints are valuable. Prices vary greatly, with some selling for hundreds of dollars and others fetching selling prices of over a million at auction. Makers have a big influence on the price, with prints from masters like Hiroshige, Hokusai and Kitagawa Utamaro often having the greatest value. Other things that determine how much woodblock prints are worth include the quality of the image, the condition of the print, its age, its rarity and the demand among collectors. An expert appraiser or dealer can give you an estimate of the value of a particular print. Explore a selection of Japanese woodblock prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify Japanese woodblock prints, try using the website Ukiyo-e Search. Simply snap a photo of your print and upload it to the site, which will then compare the image to its database of thousands of prints and quickly display the results. If you have difficulty identifying your print, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer who has experience with Japanese art. Shop a large selection of Japanese woodblock prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a woodblock print is real, turn it over. Due to the processes used to produce woodblock prints, it is usually possible to see the ink bleeding through on the reverse side of an original print. Reproductions will not have this characteristic since they are made by machine. If you're still uncertain whether your print is an original, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer, as it can be very difficult to tell a convincing reprint apart from a real woodblock without proper training. Find a wide variety of woodblock prints on 1stDibs.
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Antique Japanese Frame
Japanese Art Trees
Antique Block Print
10th Century
Vintage Kimonos
Antique Kites
Christian Dior Made In Usa
Toy Horse
Signed Woodblock Print