19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print Eisen

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a beautiful 19th century hand coloured woodblock print by Keisai Eisen 1790-1848. Eisen specialised in Bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women). His best works including his okubi-e (large head pictures) are considered to be masterpieces of the Bunsei era 1818-1830. He was also known as Ikida Eisen and wrote under the name of Ippitsuan.

The woodblock is titled Courtesan from the house of Ebiya and depicts a beauty dressing in a fabulous robe and sash.

This is in an attractive smart dark wooden frame that suit it admirably.

The frame measures 53 cms by 43 cms.

This is one of three good Japanese woodblock prints that are the same size, in matching frames we have currently listed. Please see our other listings.

UK delivery is £20

Physical Dimensions

Height

53cm (20.87")

Width

43cm (16.93")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA786726

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a beautiful 19th century hand coloured woodblock print by Keisai Eisen 1790-1848. Eisen specialised in Bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women).

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His best works including his okubi-e (large head pictures) are considered to be masterpieces of the Bunsei era 1818-1830.

Rams Head Antiques

He was also known as Ikida Eisen and wrote under the name of Ippitsuan.

fig 1. 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print Eisen

The woodblock is titled Courtesan from the house of Ebiya and depicts a beauty dressing in a fabulous robe and sash.

This is in an attractive smart dark wooden frame that suit it admirably.

The frame measures 53 cms by 43 cms.

This is one of three good Japanese woodblock prints that are the same size, in matching frames we have currently listed. Please see our other listings.

UK delivery is £20