Antique Woodblock Picture, Japanese Framed Ukiyo-E Print, After Eisen, Victorian

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This is an antique Woodblock picture. A Japanese, framed ukiyo-e colour print in the manner of Keisai Eisen, dating to … Read more This is an antique Woodblock picture. A Japanese, framed ukiyo-e colour print in the manner of Keisai Eisen, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Striking Edo period artwork, reproduced with delightful colour and detail
Presents a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Fine woodblock detail, printed on paper in appealing colour
Set within a tasteful later frame, with mounting wire to the reverse

Female courtesans with superb costume detail, reading scrolls
Background features an inset landscape view of a boat on water
After Keisai Eisen (1790- 1848), representing affluent Edo-period figures (1603 - 1868)
From his series A Tokaido Board Game of Courtesans: Fifty-three Pairings in the Yoshiwara
Original woodblocks created in the 1820s, featuring the figures Michinoku and Michiuta

This is a charming antique Woodblock picture, with superb Edo period artwork, faithfully recreated in the Meiji period (1868 - 1912) and set within an appealing frame. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 37.5cm (14.75'')
Max Depth: 1.2cm (.5'')
Max Height: 50.5cm (20'')

Picture Width: 24cm (9.5'')
Picture Height: 36.5cm (14.25'') See less