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Keith Haring, Untitled (Black ink drawing atop a Japanese Guardian Figure print)
By Keith Haring
Located in San Francisco, CA
In February 1983, Keith Haring made his first visit to Japan to host an exhibition of his work in
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

The Four Seasons: Spring Japanese Woodblock Triptych ink on Paper Tales of Genji
Located in Soquel, CA
The Four Seasons: Spring - Japanese Woodblock Triptych in Ink on Paper Colorful kabuki scene by
Category

Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Japanese Contemporary Art by Miyuki Takanashi - Wait For Spring
By Miyuki Takanashi
Located in Paris, IDF
Tempera, ink & egg emulsion Miyuki Takanashi is a Japanese artist born in 1961 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Emulsion, Ink, Tempera

Japanese Two Panel Screen Ink Painting of Banana Leaves on Mulberry Paper
Located in Hudson, NY
background. Ink painting (sumi-e) on mulberry paper. Signature reads: Okyo. Calligraphy reads: 1787 middle of
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Urban Landscape VI – Rain by Lumi Mizutani - Japanese art, diptych
By Lumi Mizutani
Located in Paris, FR
yet timeless aura. The painting is structured in two panels—a traditional feature of Japanese art
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, India Ink

Japanese Contemporary Art by Miyuki Takanashi - Forest Telling Spring
By Miyuki Takanashi
Located in Paris, IDF
Tempera, ink & egg emulsion Miyuki Takanashi is a Japanese artist born in 1961 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Emulsion, Ink, Tempera

Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Tree in Ink Waterfall
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hanging scroll "waterfall" silk true work Zaimei (Taishan) Condition is good Size: Axis, vertical 198.5 cm horizontal 68.8 cm Picture, vertical 129 cm horizontal 55 cm.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Antique Japanese Ink Painting of Hotei by Kita Busei, Edo Period, c. 1820-1850
Located in TORQUAY, AU
A superb and authentic Japanese ink and light colour painting on silk, executed by a masterful hand
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Teak

Portrait, Japanese Face, Pen Ink Drawing on Paper, Black White "In Stock"
By Sunil Das
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Sunil Das - Untitled - 9 x 7 inches (unframed size) Pen and Ink on Paper Inclusive of shipment in
Category

2010s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

Grape of Wrath - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Purple Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
". To achieve this remarkable painting, the artist inks the octopus using traditional sumi ink then
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Japanese Contemporary Art by Miyuki Takanashi - Forest Telling Spring 2
By Miyuki Takanashi
Located in Paris, IDF
Tempera, ink & egg emulsion Miyuki Takanashi is a Japanese artist born in 1961 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Emulsion, Ink, Tempera

Japanese culture drawing, Kimono, Japanese dress, Jean Jansem.
By Jean Jansem
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
beautifully captures the essence of Japanese culture and traditional clothing. The drawing portrays a young
Category

1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink

Urban Landscape V – Migratory Birds by Lumi Mizutani - Japanese art, diptych
By Lumi Mizutani
Located in Paris, FR
painting is made with Japanese pigments and gold leaves on Japanese paper mounted on panel. This artwork is
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Arcoíris Rojo - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Japanese Art
By Mari Ito
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Mari Ito was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1980. She majored in Nihonga, Japanese-style painting made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Sumi Ink, Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Pigment

17th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Flock of Cranes. Ink and color on gold leaf.
Located in Kyoto, JP
A pair of six-fold Japanese screens from the 17th century depicting a flock of cranes arriving at
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Contemporary Art by Miyuki Takanashi - Desktop Tour-La-La-La
By Miyuki Takanashi
Located in Paris, IDF
Tempera, ink, sand & egg emulsion on canvas Miyuki Takanashi is a Japanese artist born in 1961 who
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Tempera, Ink

"Japanese Poster", Modern Pop Art Black White Limited Edition Photograph 12/25
By Graham Nash
Located in Soquel, CA
"Japanese Poster", Modern Pop Art Black White Limited Edition Photograph 12/25 Whimsical
Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Laid Paper

Japanese Artisans - Silk Dying -Japanese Woodblock Print
By Tosa Mitsuyoshi
Located in Soquel, CA
Japanese Artisans - Japanese Woodblock Print J Japanese woodblock depicting six women, all wearing
Category

1920s Edo Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Woodcut

19th Century Japanese Screen for Tea-Ceremony, Ink Bamboo and Plum on Gold Leaf
Located in Kyoto, JP
Three Friends of Winter Nakajima Raisho (1796-1871) Late Edo period, circa 1850 Ink and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Japanese Screens: Ink paintings of peacocks on gold leaf by Imao Keinen
By Imao Keinen
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A pair of screens by Imao Keinen featuring peacocks painted in ink on gold leaf. Lacquered wood
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Pagoda Woodblock Landscape
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3722 Japanese Woodblock on paper set in a vintage wood frame Image size 9x10.5"
Category

1940s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Ink

"Sambaso after Hirosada" original lithograph signed pop art bold Japanese figure
By Michael Knigin
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. This lithograph features a portrait of a traditional Japanese man in front of the New York City skyline
Category

1970s Pop Art Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Ink

Japan, Contemporary Color Japanese Landscape Photography, Blue Lotus
By Tadayuki Naito
Located in New york, NY
Blue Lotus, 2003 is a contemporary color photograph by Japanese artist Tadayuki Naito. Naito
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digi...

1960 s Ink on Paper in Japanese Style signed by David Slivka -Untitled 5
Located in Wainscott, NY
David Slivka's ink drawings series of the 1960s represented a melding of the organic and the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Eikoh Hosoe, Japan, Breathing In the Spirit, Contemporary Japanese Photography
By Eikoh Hosoe
Located in New york, NY
Art, Kyoto, Japan; Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA; International Museum of Photography, George
Category

1990s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digi...

K22 Japanese Antiques hanging scrolls, Carp in the Waves Ink on Silk painted
Located in Niiza, JP
Ink on silk, Scroll head: wood Image size: 300(W) x 930(H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 400(W) x 1720(H
Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric, Silk

Tokyo, Japan, Sumo, Portrait Photography, Limited Edition on Japanese Paper
By Jean-Michel Voge
Located in New york, NY
on handmade Awagami Japanese paper by the artist. The archival pigment print is: Edition 1/5. The
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Digital, Arc...

Japanese School Perched Hawk Scroll Painting
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese School, Landscape Scene of a Perched Hawk, Ink on Paper, 19th century, mounted on a silk
Category

19th Century Edo Animal Paintings

Materials

Silk, Paper, Ink

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

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 21x25in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 3 (Buril)', 1998 etching, aquatint on paper Deponte 400g. 20.9 x 24.5 in. (53 x 62 cm.) Unframed ID: PRA-305 Hand-signed by author
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 21x25in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 12', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 22.3 x 29.6 in. (56.5 x 75 cm.) ID: PRA-314 Hand-signed by author Unframed
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 21x25in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 9 (Bruñidor)', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 21.1 x 24.5 in. (53.5 x 62 cm.) ID: PRA-311 Hand-signed by author Unframed
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 21x25in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 10 (Bruñidor)', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 21.1 x 24.5 in. (53.5 x 62 cm.) ID: PRA-312 Hand-signed by author Unframed
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 22x24in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 11', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 22.7 x 24.5 in. (57.5 x 62 cm.) ID: PRA-313 Hand-signed by author Unframed
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 21x25in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 5 (Buril)', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 20.9 x 24.5 in. (53 x 62 cm.) ID: PRA-307 Hand-signed by author Unframed
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 21x25in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 6 (Bruñidor)', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 21.1 x 24.5 in. (53.5 x 62 cm.) ID: PRA-308 Hand-signed by author Unframed
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Engraving

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 21x25in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 7 (Bruñidor)', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 21.1 x 24.5 in. (53.5 x 62 cm.) ID: PRA-309 Hand-signed by author Unframed
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 21x25in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 8 (Bruñidor)', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 21.1 x 24.5 in. (53.5 x 62 cm.) ID: PRA-310 Hand-signed by author Unframed
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 21x25in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 2 (Buril)', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 20.9 x 24.5 in. (53 x 62 cm.) ID: PRA-304 Hand-signed by author Unframed
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 21x25in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 4 (Buril)', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 20.9 x 24.5 in. (53 x 62 cm.) ID: PRA-306 Hand-signed by author Unframed
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 14x26in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 14 x 25.6 in. (35.5 x 65 cm.) Edition of 12 ID: PRA-302 Hand-signed by author Unframed
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching, Engraving

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 16x21in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 1', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 15.6 x 21.1 in. (39.5 x 53.5 cm.) ID: PRA-303 Hand-signed by author Unframed
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching, Engraving

Japan, Contemporary Japanese Photography, Children, Hands and Feet
By Yoshihiko Ueda
Located in New york, NY
The baby in the image is one of Japanese artist Yoshihiko Ueda's children and reveals the
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digi...

New York City #10 Original Signed Work Japanese Paper Color Pastel Charcoal Ink
By Bernardo Navarro Tomas
Located in Miami, FL
Bernardo Navarro Tomas (Cuba, 1977) 'New York City #10', 2017 mixed media on japanese paper 12.3 x
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Pastel

Permanescence N495 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy, abstract painting, Japan
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence N495 is a unique ink and acrylic on paper painting by Japanese contemporary artist
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Japanese Festival Folding Screen, Paint on Paper
Located in Chicago, IL
This folding screen is a stunning example of Japanese artistry. Beautifully painted with delicate
Category

19th Century Edo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pigment

Permanescence N528 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy, abstract painting, Japan
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence N528 is a unique ink and acrylic on paper painting by Japanese contemporary artist
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

White Moon by Lumi Mizutani - Japanese painting, trees, nature, flowers
By Lumi Mizutani
Located in Paris, FR
with Japanese pigments and India ink on Japanese cardboard, dimensions are 27 × 48 cm (10.6 × 18.9 in
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Ink, Cardboard, Pigment

Memory by Lumi Mizutani - Japanese style landscape painting, tree, figurative
By Lumi Mizutani
Located in Paris, FR
Memory is a unique painting by contemporary artist Lumi Mizutani. The painting is made India ink
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Copper

Tangled Thoughts - 21stC, Contemp., Japan, Fantasy, Natural Materials
By Mari Ito
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Mari Ito was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1980. She majored in Nihonga, Japanese-style painting made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glue, Sumi Ink, Wood Panel, Washi Paper, Pigment

Invisible Transformation - 21stC, Contemp., Japan, Fantasy, Natural Materials
By Mari Ito
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Mari Ito was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1980. She majored in Nihonga, Japanese-style painting made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glue, Sumi Ink, Wood Panel, Washi Paper, Pigment

TN686-D by Hachiro Kanno - Abstraction Japanese calligraphy, diptych painting
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
“writing come painting”. Hachiro Kanno uses Japanese ink, acrylic and, for the white, powdered pearl shell
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Japanese Original Woodblock Print
Located in Soquel, CA
Japanese Original Woodblock Print Harunobu Suzuki (né Hozumi) (Japanese, 1724 - 1770) Presented
Category

18th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

Kanazawa Landscape – Kenrokuen by Lumi Mizutani - Japanese painting, tree, green
By Lumi Mizutani
Located in Paris, FR
painting is made with Japanese pigments, Indian ink, copper leaves on Japanese paper mounted on panel
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Copper

Japanese Contemporary Drawing by Tomo Sakurai - Inner Space
Located in Paris, IDF
Gesso, medium, acrylic, sumi-ink, glass on canvas Tomo Sakurai is a Japanese artist born in 1987
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Glass, Sumi Ink, Acrylic

Tokugawaen by Lumi Mizutani - Japanese landscape painting, intense red, trees
By Lumi Mizutani
Located in Paris, FR
India ink, Chinese painting, Japanese pigments and gold leaves on Japanese cardboards, dimensions are
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Japanese Ink Art For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of japanese ink art for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Contemporary, Modern and Impressionist versions of these works for sale. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of japanese ink art may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of japanese ink art is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, black and blue. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of japanese ink art examples over the years, but those made by Mari Ito, Jeff Conroy, Lumi Mizutani, Jean-Michel Voge and Tom Blachford are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in ink, paper and sumi ink, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Japanese Ink Art?

A piece of japanese ink art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,850, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $42,000.
Questions About Japanese Ink Art
  • 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 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
    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.
  • 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.