Kunisada, Woman on a Terrace Overlooking the Bay, Woodblock Print, 19th Century

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Artwork Description

Artist: Utagawa Kunisada (1786–1865)
Technique: Polychrome woodblock print (ukiyo-e), ink and color on washi paper
Date: 19th century … Read more Artwork Description

Artist: Utagawa Kunisada (1786–1865)
Technique: Polychrome woodblock print (ukiyo-e), ink and color on washi paper
Date: 19th century (Edo period)
Originality: Traditional Japanese woodblock print with artist’s seals
Dimensions (with frame): 40 × 27 cm
Frame: Vintage frame; glazed\.

Description

This artwork depicts an elegant woman seated in a traditional Japanese interior. The figure is rendered in Kunisada’s characteristic style: an idealized female portrait with a refined hairstyle and richly patterned kimono. The color palette combines deep blues, soft pink tones, and intricate textile details, reflecting the artist’s mature aesthetic.

The composition incorporates elements of daily life in the Edo period—low tables, ceramics, and domestic architecture—creating an intimate and atmospheric scene. The print includes Kunisada’s signature and two seals, consistent with his established signing practices.

Condition

The woodblock print shows natural age-related patina typical of artworks over a century old. The colors remain well-preserved, though gently softened by time. The paper exhibits minor creasing and localized surface marks, consistent with historical ukiyo-e prints. The frame is old and has not been opened from the back; the artwork has been kept behind glass.

Provenance

From a private collection on Austria. Detailed ownership history is unknown, but the mounting and materials are consistent with long-term historical preservation.

Notes

Utagawa Kunisada is considered one of the most prolific and influential masters of the Utagawa school.

This print represents the bijin-ga genre (portraits of beautiful women), a subject for which Kunisada was highly regarded.

The vintage frame adds decorative and historical interest.



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