Original woodblock print, reproduction after Kitagawa Eizan, framed Japanese vintage art

Original handmade woodblock print, a mid 20th century reproduction after Ukiyo-e woodblock print titled "Komurasaki" by the renowned Japanese artist Kikukawa Eizan, part of the series Shin Yoshiwara hakkei (Eight Views of the New Yoshiwara). The print depicts a young woman with intricate carving showcasing high craftsmanship. Framed with simple solid wood and custom mount behind glass.

47cm x 37cm frame

36cm x 25cm artwork

Kikukawa Eizan (1787–1867) was a prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artist specializing in bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women) during the Bunka era (1804-1818). He created elegant, slender, and fashionable female figures, often regarded as the last major master of the classical, refined style of beauty before later, more realistic, and bolder styles took over. Eizan is considered a crucial bridge between 18th-century classical ukiyo-e and the later 19th-century styles.