Large Eisen Nishiki e Bijin Woodblock Print
$328.00
A beautifully detailed and large Nishiki e size woodblock print of a Bijin (beautiful woman) by Kesai Eisen. Originally printed in the 1800s this reprint from the 1970s depicts a courtesan in beautiful kimono robes and ornate hair ornaments. She is seated on tatami mat at her workplace and the cartouche to her right depicts her thoughts are of other places. The cartouche illustrates a group of people seated cross legged as someone does a traditional dance in the middle of the group. There is also a poem at the top of the print. The seal of Eisen and the printer and publisher are also present on the woodblock print.
A beautifully detailed genuine hand produced mid 20th Century woodblock print on hand made washi paper. In excellent condition with good bleed through to the verso. Approximate dimensions of sheet are 40.5 cm height and 27 cm width.
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Large Eisen Nishiki e Bijin Woodblock Print
A beautifully detailed and large Nishiki e size woodblock print of a Bijin (beautiful woman) by Kesai Eisen. Originally printed in the 1800s this reprint from the 1970s depicts a courtesan in beautiful kimono robes and ornate hair ornaments. She is seated on tatami mat at her workplace and the cartouche to her right depicts her thoughts are of other places. The cartouche illustrates a group of people seated cross legged as someone does a traditional dance in the middle of the group. There is also a poem at the top of the print. The seal of Eisen and the printer and publisher are also present on the woodblock print.
A beautifully detailed genuine hand produced mid 20th Century woodblock print on hand made washi paper. In excellent condition with good bleed through to the verso. Approximate dimensions of sheet are 40.5 cm height and 27 cm width.
Shipping is via Australia Post with tracking and signature on delivery.
Keisai Eisen (渓斎 英泉, 1790 – 1848) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist who specialised in bijinga (pictures of beautiful women).
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| Dimensions | 55 × 68 cm |
|---|---|
| Artist | Eisen Kesai |
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