Edo Period Ukiyo-E Woodblock Print Depicting Traditional Women and Child

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This is an original Japanese ukiyo-e period woodblock print depicting a refined domestic scene of traditional Japanese life.

The composition … Read more This is an original Japanese ukiyo-e period woodblock print depicting a refined domestic scene of traditional Japanese life.

The composition features two women dressed in traditional kimono and a young child. One woman is shown kneeling while presenting a tray, suggesting a gesture of respect or formal etiquette, while the other woman sits calmly observing the scene. The presence of the child adds warmth and narrative depth, reflecting everyday customs and family life during historical Japan.

The printed title “倭風俗女礼式 (Wafū Fūzoku Onna Reishiki)” translates roughly to “Japanese Customs and Women’s Etiquette”, indicating that this work belongs to a genre illustrating manners, rituals, and social behavior of women in traditional Japanese society.

Executed in the ukiyo-e woodblock printing technique, the artwork demonstrates delicate line work and a balanced composition characteristic of late Edo to early Meiji period genre prints. Such prints were not only appreciated as art but also served as visual records of cultural values, etiquette, and daily life.

Artwork size:
Approx. 25.7 cm (width) × 37.5 cm (height)

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

The print is presented in a frame, making it suitable for immediate display or collection. This piece would appeal to collectors of Japanese prints, Asian art, and historical genre scenes. See less