Ukiyoe-Eishi-Beauty-Willow-Thread
$1,241
๐ Description
Step into the poetic elegance of Edo-period femininity with this refined ukiyo-e by Chลbunsai Eishi, titled โBeauty with Willow Thread.โ 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 treeโan 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.
๐น Key Features
โข Original bijin-ga by Chลbunsai Eishi (1756โ1829), master of elegance
โข Depicts the poetic theme of a woman with willow thread
โข Exceptional linework and subtle coloration
โข Symbolic portrayal of transience and femininity
โข Rare collectorโs print with refined Edo-period aesthetics
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๐ท๏ธ Product Specification
โข Artist: Chลbunsai Eishi
โข Era: Late 18th century (Edo period)
โข Format: Hanging scroll or single-sheet woodblock print
โข Dimensions: Approx. 36cm ร 25cm
โข Material: Ink and color on paper
โข Condition: Excellent vintage condition
๐ธ Why Choose Eishiโs โBeauty with Willow Threadโ
โจ For the Admirer of Feminine Grace
Capture a serene moment of womanhood wrapped in poetic symbolism.
๐จ For the Ukiyo-e Collector
A pristine bijin-ga from one of the genreโs most respected masters.
๐ฟ For the Seeker of Transient Beauty
The willow thread becomes a metaphor for timeโfragile, flowing, and luminous.
๐ For the Giver of Thoughtful Elegance
A rare and meaningful artwork that exudes calm, charm, and quiet sophistication.
โจ Character Summary
Graceful, contemplative, and symbolicโthis piece captures the timeless beauty of Edoโs poetic femininity through Eishiโs refined visual language.
โป Additional Explanation
Chลbunsai Eishi was once a court painter for the Tokugawa shogunate before turning to ukiyo-eโa transition that imbued his prints with both refinement and poetic subtlety. In this work, the willow becomes more than just a tree; it acts as an emotional backdrop, evoking melancholy, change, and impermanence. The figure, elongated in the style Eishi perfected, bends like the willow itselfโsoft, elegant, and in harmony with natureโs rhythm.
The handling of thread beneath the hanging branches may seem simple, yet it speaks volumes about seasonal awareness and the philosophy of โmono no awareโโthe gentle sadness of things. The willow sways with unseen breeze, the thread stretches between fingers, and in that moment, the viewer is suspended in stillness. Ideal for collectors of bijin-ga or those drawn to contemplative art, this print offers a quiet beauty that whispers rather than shoutsโinviting reflection, presence, and peace.
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