1960s Vintage Framed Japanese Woodblock Print After Torii Kiyonaga

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This vintage Japanese woodblock reprint captures a tender domestic moment in a traditional bathhouse. A nude mother kneels to dry … Read more This vintage Japanese woodblock reprint captures a tender domestic moment in a traditional bathhouse. A nude mother kneels to dry her child, while elegantly dressed and undressed women move around her, fresh from their baths. The scene is a tribute to Torii Kiyonaga (1752–1815), a revered ukiyo-e artist who was known for portraying women with grace, dignity, and realism.

Printed by Uchida Art Co. in Kyoto, this piece highlights refined detail and Edo-period decorative motifs. The warm palette and flowing lines reflect Kiyonaga’s classical style, brought to life in a high-quality reprint.

The print retains the original Uchida publisher’s label on the reverse, along with a description in English and Japanese.

Frame dimensions (approximate): 15"H x 12.5"W x 0.7"D

About the Artist: Torii Kiyonaga (1752–1815)

Torii Kiyonaga was one of the most celebrated masters of ukiyo-e, the genre of Japanese woodblock prints known as “pictures of the floating world.” A leading figure of the Torii school in Edo (now Tokyo), Kiyonaga gained fame for his portrayals of beautiful women (bijin-ga) and leisurely urban life.

Unlike many of his contemporaries, Kiyonaga depicted women with more naturalistic proportions and dynamic postures, often placing them in everyday domestic or social settings. His compositions feature elegant lines, refined colors, and a sophisticated sense of spatial arrangement, marking a transition into the mature phase of ukiyo-e art in the late 18th century.

Kiyonaga’s works are housed in major museum collections, including The Met, the British Museum, and the Tokyo National Museum. He remains a key figure in Japanese art history and a favorite among collectors of Edo-period woodblock prints. See less