Vintage Japanese Ukiyo-E Period Woodblock Print Depicting Two Women With Scroll and Book

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This is an original Japanese ukiyo-e period woodblock print illustrating a refined genre scene from traditional Japanese life.

The composition … Read more This is an original Japanese ukiyo-e period woodblock print illustrating a refined genre scene from traditional Japanese life.

The composition depicts two women dressed in traditional Japanese garments. One woman is shown kneeling while holding an object resembling a scroll, suggesting learning, correspondence, or formal presentation. The second woman stands or sits nearby holding a book, reinforcing the theme of education, literature, or cultured domestic life. Together, the figures convey a quiet, intimate moment associated with intellectual and cultural refinement.

Executed using the traditional ukiyo-e woodblock printing technique, the print features elegant line work and a balanced arrangement characteristic of late Edo period genre scenes. Such works were widely appreciated for portraying women’s education, etiquette, and everyday cultural practices, serving both artistic and documentary purposes.
Artwork size:
Approx. 25.7 cm (width) × 37.5 cm (height)

Framed size:
Approx. 43 cm × 54.5 cm
Frame depth: approx. 1.5 cm See less