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The Little People in Japanese Prints
Most of us are familiar with the large and intricate images of imposing samurai, actors, and beautiful women that are the primary focus of the majority of woodblock prints. Up...
The Little People in Japanese Prints
Most of us are familiar with the large and intricate images of imposing samurai, actors, and beautiful women that are the primary focus of the majority of woodblock prints. Up...
The Wonderful Faces of Hiroshige
Ando Hiroshige is one of the foremost Japanese woodblock print artists. He is primarily known for his depictions of the landscapes and people of Japan. In many of his prints...
The Wonderful Faces of Hiroshige
Ando Hiroshige is one of the foremost Japanese woodblock print artists. He is primarily known for his depictions of the landscapes and people of Japan. In many of his prints...
Woodblock Print Backing
In this article, we will discuss the various types of backing that we see on many old woodblock prints. First, Let's think about the Edo print buyer of the 1800's....
Woodblock Print Backing
In this article, we will discuss the various types of backing that we see on many old woodblock prints. First, Let's think about the Edo print buyer of the 1800's....
36 Famous Modern Restaurants by Kunichika
I love this series! I don't know if it's because I love food, or going out, or the business relationship between publisher, artist and restaurant. I can tell you that...
36 Famous Modern Restaurants by Kunichika
I love this series! I don't know if it's because I love food, or going out, or the business relationship between publisher, artist and restaurant. I can tell you that...
Why Collect Woodblock Prints?
I am often asked "why collect woodblock prints?" Why do we collect anything? because we like it - it means something to us we have an emotional attachment to it,...
Why Collect Woodblock Prints?
I am often asked "why collect woodblock prints?" Why do we collect anything? because we like it - it means something to us we have an emotional attachment to it,...
Exploring Kunichika's "36 Good and Evil Beauties"
I was first attracted to this series when I saw this image of "Uba Shizue of Nabeshima" Praying Under a Waterfall for the survival of Botaro. In one version of...
Exploring Kunichika's "36 Good and Evil Beauties"
I was first attracted to this series when I saw this image of "Uba Shizue of Nabeshima" Praying Under a Waterfall for the survival of Botaro. In one version of...