Kuniyoshi Woodblock Print

Uplift your wall decor with images of the floating world and shop this Kuniyoshi woodblock print for sale. Dated to the 19th century, this expressive and dynamic Japanese woodblock print adds a genuine flair and charm to your interior in the traditional Japanese style of ukiyo-e. This print is from Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s Kabuki actors series. Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1798-1861, a member of the Utagawa artist school, was considered one of the great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting. His art often included landscapes, women or geisha, kabuki actors, mythical beasts, and animals such as cats.

This expressive and dynamic image is a scene of Kabuki actors in the story of traditional Japanese tradition. The colorful theme of cyans, reds adds a textured element to the antique patinated toned paper. This is a delicate and exciting antique fine art print for anyone looking to purchase genuine antique Japanese woodblock prints for their interior decor. This work comes to us from a collection of fine Japanese woodblock prints and Japanese antiques in the Northeast.

The sheet measures 14.25 inches by 9.75 inches.

The print displays elements of toning and edge wear consistent with the age of the item, the reverse of the sheet with mounting tape residue from previous wall framing—the corners with bends and edge loss.