Japonism-Ukiyoe-Hokusai-Beauties-XL
$655
š Description
Discover a rarely seen facet of the legendary Katsushika Hokusai in this Extra Large-format woodblock print titled āBeauties.ā Known for his landscapes and mythic waves, Hokusai also captured the quiet poetry of everyday women with a deeply observant eye. This expansive composition reveals elegant women in refined poses, dressed in flowing kimono, absorbed in subtle moments of conversation or thought. Rendered with gentle colors and delicate brush lines, the piece radiates with both aesthetic restraint and human warmth. As part of Hokusaiās lesser-known bijin-ga works, it offers a unique window into the domestic and emotional realms of Edo-era life.
š¹ Key Features
ā¢ Rare bijin-ga (beautiful women) print by Katsushika Hokusai
ā¢ Extra-large size offers immersive visual detail and decorative impact
ā¢ Showcases the daily grace of Edo women in flowing kimono
ā¢ Meticulously reproduced with attention to original color and form
ā¢ Ideal for art collectors, Japanophiles, or interior design statements
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š·ļø Product Specification
ā¢ Artist: Katsushika Hokusai (1760ā1849)
ā¢ Title: āBeautiesā (Bijin-ga)
ā¢ Style: Ukiyo-e, Women of Edo
ā¢ Medium: Woodblock print on high-grade washi (Japanese paper)
ā¢ Format: Extra Large reproduction
ā¢ Dimensions: Approx. 58cm Ć 41cm (may vary slightly)
ā¢ Origin: Japan
ā¢ Reproduction: Premium modern edition with archival inks
šø Why Choose the Hokusai āBeautiesā Print
āØ For the Hokusai Collector
Expand beyond landscapesāown a rare example of Hokusaiās gentle portrayal of women.
š For the Interior Curator
This extra-large piece adds harmony, softness, and cultural richness to any room.
š For the Historian of Feminine Aesthetics
Explore how Edo-period ideals of grace and presence were visually shaped.
š For the Gift of Timeless Elegance
Present a work that speaks in silenceāa symbol of quiet strength and beauty.
āØ Character Summary
Expansive, gentle, and refinedāthis print celebrates women not as ideals but as individuals, drawn with sensitivity and admiration.
ā» Additional Explanation
Katsushika Hokusaiās genius extended far beyond the crashing waves and famous bridges. In this bijin-ga, we witness his ability to render emotional landscapesāquiet moods, private gestures, and fleeting glancesājust as powerfully as Mt. Fuji itself. The extra-large format allows viewers to experience the intricate detailing of hairlines, kimono folds, and facial expressions in full depth. Each woman seems caught in a moment of everyday poetryāperhaps exchanging soft words, or enjoying a moment of introspection.
This print evokes the seasonal rhythm of Edo life and the refined elegance that flowed through its towns and pleasure quarters. In its scale and emotional precision, it transforms the wall it adorns into a portalāconnecting the viewer to the softness, discipline, and timeless beauty that defined Japanese femininity during Hokusaiās time. A rare gem among his works, it offers something that words alone cannot describe: a visual lullaby for the soul.
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