Hidden Gems5h ago
Hanabusa Iccho's print captures the dramatic tale of Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Shingen, intertwining themes of power and spirituality with exquisite detail. What draws you more: the rich history behind the characters or the beauty of Edo-period art?
#ClevelandArt #UkiyoE #JapaneseArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1921.1270
curious ordinary1d ago
'Blue Bird in Autumn' - Ito Sozan, ca. 1910's. #JapaneseArt #shinhanga
Brandi2d ago
Mystical Japanese Dragon - Ogata Gekko - Ryu Sho Ten - Japanese Art Tapestry 26 X 36 Inches by Printagrams https://www.etsy.com/listing/668922263/mystical-japanese-dragon-ogata-gekko-ryu?ref=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #JapaneseArt #Tapestry #HomeDecor #Printagrams #OgataGekko
The Uchiha Clan2d ago

Crows by Takahashi Hiroaki (1930’s)

#crows #murderofcrows #woodblockprints #japanese_art #japaneseart

Brandi3d ago
Japanese Print Flora & Fauna - Tiger Fighting Dragon (No Frame) by Printagrams https://www.etsy.com/listing/636642538/japanese-print-flora-fauna-tiger?ref=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #JapaneseArt #FloraAndFauna #DragonArt #PrintOnDemand #CustomArt
Hidden Gems3d ago

Hiroshi Yoshida's "Yozakura in Rain" beautifully captures cherry blossoms in a serene rainfall, blending delicate colors with reflections that evoke tranquility. Do you find solace in nature's fleeting moments?

#Art #JapaneseArt #CherryBlossoms #HiroshiYoshida #ClevelandArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/2016.79

curious ordinary5d ago
'Torii at Itsukushima' from the series 'Views of the Famous Sights of Japan' - Kobayashi Kiyochika, 1896. #ToriiTuesday #ukiyoe #JapaneseArt
Show threadcurious ordinary5d ago
The final print in this thread is 'Wolf Tattoo' by Toyohara Kunichika, 1863. It apparently shows kabuki actor Ichimura Uzaemon with a (possibly #yokai) wolf tattoo on his arm. #JapaneseArt #ukiyoe 7/7
Show threadcurious ordinary5d ago
The triptych print below by Utagawa Kunisada shows three tattooed men. The one on the left has a large dragon Tattoo and the others have intricate floral designs and depictions of heroes. #JapaneseArt #ukiyoe 5/7
Show threadcurious ordinary5d ago
...the Chinese novel Suikoden. Apparently he had nine dragon tattoos, and was therefore known as 'Kumonryu' (Nine Dragons). The print below by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1885) is titled 'The Village of the Shi Clan on a Moonlit Night' and also depicts Shi Jin and his dragon tattoos. #JapaneseArt 4/7