Japonism-Ukiyoe-Eisho-Furyu-Go-Sekku
$138
🌏 Description
Celebrate the elegance of Edo-period femininity with Furyu-Go-Sekku, Joshinomusume by Chokosai Eisho, a master of bijin-ga (beautiful women portraits). This graceful woodblock print embodies the spirit of seasonal festivities, capturing a refined young woman amidst the traditional Go-Sekku celebrations—Japan’s five sacred seasonal festivals. Her kimono flows with subtle curves and delicate motifs, her posture imbued with quiet dignity. This artwork is a poetic vision of youth, grace, and the fleeting beauty of time, rendered with the delicate brushwork and composed expression characteristic of Eisho’s distinguished style.
🔹 Key Features
• A classic bijin-ga (beautiful woman portrait) from the Edo period
• Depicts seasonal Go-Sekku celebration with feminine grace
• Elegantly printed with delicate linework and pastel tones
• Evokes the refined world of Edo’s courtesan and merchant culture
• A rare work by Chokosai Eisho, pupil of Torii Kiyonaga
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Description
🏷️ Product Specification
• Artist: Chokosai Eisho (active late 18th century)
• Artwork: “Furyu-Go-Sekku, Joshinomusume”
• Style: Ukiyo-e, Bijin-ga
• Medium: Woodblock print on handmade Japanese paper
• Dimensions: Approx. 39cm × 26cm (oban size)
• Origin: Edo period, Japan
• Reprint/Edition: Modern reproduction or museum-quality facsimile (specify if needed)
🌸 Why Choose This Piece
✨ For the Admirer of Edo-Era Beauty
Celebrate the quiet elegance of a young woman portrayed with sincerity and poise.
🪷 For the Collector of Feminine Portraiture
Add a rare bijin-ga by a master often overshadowed by Utamaro, yet equally refined.
🎎 For the Cultural Enthusiast
Dive into the atmosphere of Japan’s Go-Sekku festivals, where tradition and emotion meet.
🖼️ For the Interior Aesthetician
Introduce seasonal serenity and classical charm to your space with this soft, contemplative image.
✨ Character Summary
Delicate, seasonal, and composed—this print is a gentle window into the lives and beauty ideals of Edo’s refined women.
※ Additional Explanation
Chokosai Eisho, though less prolific than his contemporaries, created some of the most serene and subtly expressive portraits of women in the ukiyo-e tradition. Furyu-Go-Sekku, Joshinomusume draws its strength from understatement—the calm demeanor of the subject, the gentle fall of fabric, the almost whispered seasonal references in her attire. The title references the Go-Sekku—Japan’s five seasonal festivals—particularly aligning with the Joushi-no-Sekku (Girls’ Festival), where grace, growth, and feminine prosperity are honored.
This artwork becomes more than a portrait; it is a visual haiku—each element balanced, each space intentional. In modern spaces, it offers not just historical value, but a sense of stillness, contemplation, and poetic femininity that transcends time. Perfect for collectors seeking nuance, scholars of Edo beauty, or anyone captivated by the silent language of tradition.
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