🌏 Description
Step into the shadowy corridors of Edo-period storytelling with “Yurugi Sogen”, an intense and theatrical portrayal from Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s gripping series “28 Famous Murders with Verse.” This woodblock print captures the chilling moment of a tragic tale—the priest Yurugi Sogen, poised in a visceral expression of vengeance, devotion, or madness. Crafted during a time when morality, myth, and crime intertwined on the stage and in the street, Yoshitoshi’s work speaks in layers—of beauty, brutality, and psychological depth.
This particular piece merges literary drama with visual power. Each stroke and shadow unfurls a story of human passion and fallibility, making it not just an artwork but a conversation between time and emotion. A rare treasure for lovers of the macabre, the theatrical, and the deeply human.
🔹 Key Features
• Original work by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, the last great master of ukiyo-e
• Part of the famed series 28 Famous Murders with Verse
• Rich in symbolism, emotion, and Edo-period narrative drama
• Museum-quality reproduction with vivid expression and detail
• A collector’s piece that bridges ukiyo-e and psychological portraiture
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Step into a timeless moment of grace with the Kakemono-e of Beauty with an Umbrella, a vertical hanging scroll artwork that exudes poetic charm. This elegant figure of a woman, caught mid-stride beneath a gently curved traditional umbrella, evokes the subtle allure of Edo-period femininity—demure yet strong, elegant yet natural. Rendered in soft ink and color on silk, the piece belongs to the genre of kakemono-e (掛物絵), where elongated formats were used to emphasize posture, movement, and seasonal atmosphere. Whether shielding herself from spring rain or summer sun, this beauty becomes a silent messenger of seasonal grace.
🔹 Key Features
• Traditional vertical kakemono-e scroll format
• A graceful female figure with traditional Japanese umbrella
• Ink and color on silk – rich in tone and texture
• Reflects seasonal aesthetics and feminine beauty
• A rare collectible artwork from the Edo tradition
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Capture the tranquil rhythm of coastal Japan with the Painting of Catching Clams, a serene hanging scroll rendered in delicate ink and subtle color on silk. Depicting two women in quiet harmony with nature—bent at the shore, sleeves rolled, their hands searching beneath gentle waves—this piece evokes both nostalgia and seasonal intimacy. As a kakemono (hanging scroll), it celebrates daily life with an aesthetic grace that transcends the ordinary. The sea breeze, soft light, and reflective posture of the figures invite viewers into a meditative space, where time lingers like a footprint in wet sand.
🔹 Key Features
• Ink and color on fine silk canvas
• Hanging scroll (Kakemono) format, ideal for display
• Gentle seashore scene with women clamming
• Edo-style composition reflecting peaceful rural life
• Museum-quality collectible from traditional Japanese art
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Step into the vibrant theater district of Edo with “Saruwakamachi in Edo,” a woodblock print capturing the spirited atmosphere of one of the city’s most celebrated cultural quarters. Saruwakamachi, known as the beating heart of kabuki and popular entertainment, thrived with colorful street scenes, performers, and lively audiences. This artwork encapsulates the layered architecture, bustling characters, and festive mood of an Edo that never slept—offering a window into the rhythm of Japan’s pre-modern capital. A tribute to the age of play and performance, it invites you to feel the pulse of 19th-century urban life.
🔹 Key Features
• Depicts Saruwakamachi, the entertainment hub of Edo
• Detailed portrayal of kabuki theaters and street culture
• A vivid historical snapshot of city life in the late Edo period
• Fine expressions of architectural and human movement
• Collectible item for fans of kabuki, urban history, or ukiyo-e
🌏 Description
Step into the poetic elegance of Edo-period femininity with this refined ukiyo-e by Chōbunsai Eishi, titled “Beauty with Willow Thread.” Known for his tall, graceful bijin-ga (beauty portraits), Eishi elevates the idealized female figure into a realm of stylized grace and emotional restraint. In this particular work, a young woman delicately handles thread beneath the soft drape of a willow tree—an emblem of fleeting time and quiet introspection. Every detail, from the hair ornaments to the gentle fall of fabric, speaks of seasonal delicacy and timeless allure.
🔹 Key Features
• Original bijin-ga by Chōbunsai Eishi (1756–1829), master of elegance
• Depicts the poetic theme of a woman with willow thread
• Exceptional linework and subtle coloration
• Symbolic portrayal of transience and femininity
• Rare collector’s print with refined Edo-period aesthetics
Sakamoto Ryoma Ukiyo-e "The Scenery Seen by Ryoma Katsurahama