Early Edo Woodblocks - Handsome design from a group of early Edo era woodblocks by 18th and 19th century master artists such as Hokusai, Eizan, Eisen, Toyokuni I, and others. This terrific selection of illustrations includes beauties, kabuki portraits, and scenes from everyday life, depicting traditional tales and novels, as well as the new "floating world," in wonderful detail. This is a terrific offering of classic, early designs, and a wonderful opportunity to add a work by a renowned ukiyo-e artist to any collection.

Hishikawa Moronobu - Hishikawa Moronobu was one of the first true masters of the genre of ukiyo-e, pictures of the floating world. He helped popularize the art of woodblock prints in the 17th century, creating as many as 150 illustrated books or ehon. Subjects range from novels, poetry, and life in the Yoshiwara to kimono patterns, animals, and samurai. Printed in black and white, some designs have hand coloring. A rare opportunity to acquire a print by this early Edo master.

Artist - Moronobu (1618 - 1694)

Image Size - 8 1/2" x 6 1/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Losses, wormholes. Toning, soiling, and creasing, rubbing at edges, a few stains. Please see photos for details.