Ancient Artifacts & Antiquities, May
Lot 336:
1830 Original Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Gototei Kunisada
Circa 1830 Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Gototei Kunisada. Age toning otherwise in excellent condition. From the Chuck and Eileen Hoffman Collection. Measures 14" by 9 3/4" approximately. Keywords – Ukiyo-e (???): The traditional art form of Japanese woodblock printing.Edo period (????): The historical era when ukiyo-e art flourished.Nishiki-e (??): Multicolored woodblock prints.Hanga (??): General term for prints or engravings.Kabuki (???): Themes related to traditional Japanese theater often depicted in ukiyo-e.Bijin-ga (???): Depictions of beautiful women in ukiyo-e style.Meisho-e (???): Prints showcasing famous places and landmarks.Yokohama-e (???): Prints inspired by foreign influences during the late Edo period.Hokusai (??) and Hiroshige (???): Famous ukiyo-e artists.Surimono (??): Privately commissioned woodblock prints.Shunga (??): Erotic woodblock prints.Tokaido (?????): A popular travel route depicted in woodblock prints.
Condition: Authentic
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