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Rare 1971 Clifton Karhu Japanese Woodblock Print Titled "Karasuma Street, Kyoto"
By Clifton Karhu
Located in Media, PA
art of woodblock printmaking and is today considered one of the foremost masters of the medium. He
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Joichi Hoshi Woodblock
Located in Montecito, CA
Abstract woodblock by esteemed Japanese artist Joichi Hoshin (1913-1979). Signed and dated 1964 in
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20th Century Japanese Prints

3 Mid-Century Woodblocks
By Kunihiro Amano
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
3 Mid-century woodblocks. Framed and Signed K. (Kunihiro) Amano (1929-). Signed in pencil. All 3
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20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Paper

"The Pagoda of Ninnaji Temple" Japanese Woodblock by Benji Asada, circa 1950s
By Benji Asada
Located in Charlevoix, MI
A stunning woodblock print of the pagoda of Ninnaji temple, with a cherry tree full of blossoms in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Art

Chikanobu, Cherry Blossom, Sumida, Kimono Design, Beauty, Japanese Woodblock
By Yoshu Chikanobu
Located in London, GB
. Cherry blossom viewing ('hanami') was and still is a favourite pastime for the Japanese people. It is an
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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, Battle, Lord Yoshitsune
By Yoshikazu Utagawa
Located in London, GB
legendary hero in Japan for his countless military exploits recounted in the Japanese epic ‘The Tale of
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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kyosai Kawanabe, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ronin, Faithful Samurai
By Kawanabe Kyosai
Located in London, GB
the last virtuoso in traditional Japanese painting”. Inspired by his teacher's great series of 1847
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, Jigoku Dayu, Ghost, Kimono, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892) Title: The Enlightenment of Jigoku-dayu (Jigoku-dayu godo no zu) Series: 'New Forms of Thirty-six Ghosts' Publisher: Sasaki Toyokichi A form...
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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, Theatre District Dawn Moon, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892) Title: Theatre District Dawn Moon (Shibaimachi no akatsuki) Series: One Hundred Aspects of the Moon Publisher: Akiyama Buemon Published: 1885 ...
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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Katsushika Hokusai, Mountain, Japanese Woodblock Print, Landscape, Manga
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in London, GB
spirits and historical figures. Here, Hokusai depicts a mountainous landscape, typical of most of Japan
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19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Yoshitoshi, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Monk, Prayer, Spirits, Waterfall
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892) Title: Mongaku's Penitence Publisher: Matsui Eikichi Date: 1885 Size: Top: 25.7 x 36.5 Bottom: 25.7 x 37.4 cm Condition: Some soiling and mino...
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Portrait Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Yoshitoshi, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Courageous Warriors, Priest
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892) Title: Taira no Tadamori and the Oil Priest Series: Yoshitoshi's Courageous Warriors Publisher: Kobayashi Tetsujiro Date: 1885 Dimensions: 24....
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Late 19th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Chikanobu Yoshu, Princess Takiyasha, Supernatural, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Yoshu Chikanobu
Located in London, GB
Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912) Title: Snow in Tsukuba Series: Snow, Moon and Flower Publisher: Kobayashi Tetsujiro Date: 1884 Condition: Minor pigment and crease on margins. Bla...
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Late 19th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Haku Maki Woodblock
Located in Montecito, CA
Japanese wood block with embossed paper by Haku Maki (1924-2000). This is one in a series of works
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20th Century Japanese Prints

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, Warrior, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Triptych, Meiji
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
. Kurama. Yoshitsune has become a legendary hero in Japan for his countless military exploits recounted in
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style 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
marked by reactionary reforms put in place to rectify the perceived excesses of the Japanese shogunate
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Yoshiharu Utagawa, Suikoden, Tattoo Design, Wrestler, Japanese Woodblock Print
Located in London, GB
Chinese novel about 108 rebels and heroic bandits, very popular in Japan those days. The characters were
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Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Goyo Hashiguchi, Shin Hanga, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Beauty, Kimono
By Hashiguchi Goyo
Located in London, GB
strong flowing outlines of the draped robe hark back to the woodblock prints of Utamaro Kikugawa (1753
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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Portrait Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Mica, Woodcut

Nobukazu, Kimono Design, Fireworks, Ryogoku, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e
Located in London, GB
slightly smudged. Top edge slightly worn. Summer in Japan is the season for fireworks (hanabi) and many
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Ando Hiroshige, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Landscape, Cherry Blossoms
By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)
Located in London, GB
are softly rounded clouds known as suyarigasumi, a motif often employed in classical Japanese art
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Mid-19th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kuniteru III Utagawa, Peach Garden, Three Kingdoms, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Kuniteru III Utagawa
Located in London, GB
and Japanese art, thought to confer longevity or even immortality once eaten.
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Portrait Prints

Materials

Sumi Ink, Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kyosai Kawanabe, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Samurai, True Loyalty, Meiji
By Kawanabe Kyosai
Located in London, GB
traditional Japanese painting”. Inspired by his teacher's great series of 1847, 'Stories of True Loyalty of
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kuniyoshi, Teraoka, Faithful Samurai, Chushingura, Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
samurai is one of the greatest tales about loyalty and revenge in Japanese history. It is closely based on
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Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Yoshitoshi, Suikoden, Lin Chong, Lu Qian, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
popular in Japan since the Edo period for its political implications. The characters were outlaws and
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Portrait Prints

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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...
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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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...
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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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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
Artist: Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786-1865) Title: Fujiwara no Motozane, Sumizome Series: Comparisons for Thirty-six Selected Poems Publisher: Iseya Kanekichi Date: 1852 Size: 36.4 x ...
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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
Artist: Zeshin Shibata (1807 - 1891) Title: Three travelers caught in the wind Date: late 19th century Size: 23.5 x 22.7 cm Condition: Slightly trimmed. Light creases and minor brown...
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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Handmade 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

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Chikanobu Yoshu, Court Ladies, Kimono, Nature, Japanese Woodblock Print, Beauty
By Yoshu Chikanobu
Located in London, GB
Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912) Title: Horsetail Picking Series: High-ranking Ladies of Tokugawa era Date: Late 19th century Publisher: Hasegawa Tsunejiro Dimensions: (L) 35.6 x ...
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kunichika Toyohara, Kabuki Actors, Firemen, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
By Toyohara Kunichika
Located in London, GB
woodblock prints and considered stylish and highly fashionable. This was also influenced by the fact that in
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Late 19th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Ito Shinsui, Shin Hanga, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Beauty, Traditional
By Ito Shinsui
Located in London, GB
Artist: Ito Shinsui (1898-1972) Title: Adjusting Her Hairpin Series: Second Series of Modern Beauties Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo Date: 1936 Dimensions: 28.5 x 43.7 cm Condition: T...
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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Portrait Prints

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Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut, Mica

Utamaro, Courtesan, Beauty, Kimono Desing, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
By Kitagawa Utamaro 1
Located in London, GB
textures. Just in front of her is a suzuri-bako, a Japanese writing box that often works of art in
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Late 18th Century Edo Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Eizan Kikugawa, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Suggestive, Shunga, Erotic
By Kikugawa Eizan
Located in London, GB
. spring pictures]. In Japan, the late eighteenth century saw such imagery banned under new laws, forcing
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Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Kansho, Water Margin, Suikoden, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
in Japan those days. The characters were also outlaws and brigands, seen as men of honour who would
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Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Carol Summers Woodblock Print on Japanese Paper, Night Garden
By Carol Summers
Located in Providence, RI
museums internationally including MOMA, the Met, the Art Institute of Chicago, LACMA, and the Accademia
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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink

Hiroshige Ando, Tokaido, Landscape, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Boats
By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)
Located in London, GB
Artist: Hiroshige Ando (1797-1858) Title: 19. Ejiri: Tago Bay and Miho no Matsubara Series: The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road Date: 1855 Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo Conditi...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Landscape Prints

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Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Paul Binnie, Contemporary Woodblock Print, Beauty, Airplane, Japanese History
By Paul Binnie
Located in London, GB
Artist: Paul Binnie (1967 – ) Title: A Thousand Stitch Belt of 1940 Edition: 36/100 Series: Flowers of a Hundred Years (Hyakunen no hana) Date: 2014 Size: 47.5 cm x 33.5 cm Conditi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kunichika Toyohara, Kabuki, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Waterfall, Meiji
By Toyohara Kunichika
Located in London, GB
Artist: Kunichika Toyohara (1835-1900) Title: Nachi no Taki Chikai no Mongaku Publisher: Kishida Chojiro Date: 1896 Size: (L) 24.2 x 35.8 (C) 24.1 x 35.9 (R) 23.9 x 35.7 cm Condition...
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Late 19th Century Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Yoshitoshi, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Three Kingdoms, China, History
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892) Title: Zhang Fei at Changban Bridge Series: Essays by Yoshitoshi Publisher: Dobashi Masadaya Date: 1872 Dimensions: 24.8 x 36.8 cm Condition...
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Late 19th Century Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, Beauty, Kimono, Bunsei Era, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892) Title: 9. Looking amused - the appearance of a high-ranking maid in the Bunsei era Series: Thirty-Two Aspects of Customs and Manners Publishe...
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Late 19th Century Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kunichika Toyohara, Japanese Woodblock Print, Sword, Kabuki, Ghost Story
By Toyohara Kunichika
Located in London, GB
Artist: Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) Title: Konoma no Hoshi Hakone no Shikabue Date: 1880 Publisher: Fukuda Kumajiro Size: (L) 35.7 x 23.8, (C) 35.6 x 23.9, (R) 35.7 x 23.8 cm Con...
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Late 19th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Samurai, Grand Pacification, Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797-1861) Title: Asai Bizen-no kami Nakamasa Series: Heroes of the Grand Pacification Publisher: Yamamoto-ya Heikichi Date: c. 1848 - 1849 Size: 24.7 x 34...
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Mid-19th Century Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Katsushika Hokusai, Architecture Sketches, Manga, Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in London, GB
Artist: Katsushika Hokusai Title: Architecture Sketches Series: Hokusai Manga Volume 9 Publisher: Toheki-do Date: 1814-1878 Size: 22.8 x 15.8 cm Condition report: Trimmed on the left...
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19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, Ghost, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Kimono, Yūrei-zu
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
. Some stains and ink stains. Foxing in the centre-left of print. Yoshitoshi's last woodblock series
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Toraji Ishikawa, Female Nude, After a Bath, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
By Ishikawa Toraji
Located in London, GB
Japan Art Academy in 1953. Influenced highly by Art Nouveau, which was itself greatly inspired by
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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Nude Prints

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Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Elizabeth Keith, Street Scene, Soochow in Kiangsu, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Elizabeth Keith
Located in London, GB
-taught traditional artist who later created prints in the Japanese technique of woodblock printmaking
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Sumi Ink, Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Ansei Uchima Woodblock Print on Japanese Paper, Forest Byobu "Fragrance"
Located in Providence, RI
. Uchima studied the traditional Japanese art of woodcut printing in Japan and carefully executed each
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1980s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink

Koson Ohara, Shin-Hanga, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Roaring Tiger
By Ohara Koson
Located in London, GB
in Japanese scroll and screen painting, woodblock prints depicting tigers are but few within Koson's
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Early 20th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Goyo Hashiguchi, Shin Hanga, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Beauty, Bath
By Hashiguchi Goyo
Located in London, GB
itself, belies Goyo's eloquent amalgamation of Japanese and Western art forms. The silver mica background
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Early 20th Century Showa Portrait Prints

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Ink, Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Mica, Woodcut

Chikanobu Yoshu, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Kabuki, Yakusha-e, Meiji
By Yoshu Chikanobu
Located in London, GB
the samurai in feudal Japan.
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kuniomi Utagawa, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Samurai, Utagawa School, Sea
By Kuniomi Utagawa
Located in London, GB
the Japanese war epic the Tale of Heike. The story depicts the various battles and tragedies that
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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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
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Early 20th Century Figurative Prints

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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
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Late 19th Century Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

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
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Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Goyo Hashiguchi, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print, Beauty, Hot Spring, Beauty
By Hashiguchi Goyo
Located in London, GB
Artist: Goyo Hashiguchi (1880-1921) Title: Hot Spring Hotel, Onsenyado Publisher: Hashiguchi seal on the bottom margin, posthumously printed by the Hashiguchi family Date: ca. 1950-5...
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20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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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
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Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

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Japanese Woodblock Art For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Japanese woodblock art for your home. Frequently made of paper, wood and glass, every item from our selection of Japanese woodblock art was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of Japanese woodblock art, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made object in our assortment of Japanese woodblock art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kiyoshi Saitō, Junichiro Sekino and Clifton Karhu are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Woodblock Art?

Prices for a piece of Japanese woodblock art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $165 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $783.
Questions About Japanese Woodblock Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    To 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 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 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
    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 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.