Invented in China during the Tang dynasty, woodblock printing was widely adopted in Japan during the Edo period (1603–1868). It is similar to woodcut in Western printmaking in some …

Have a look at our fine, rare Yoshitoshi triptych. It is his earliest woodblock print! This museum quality piece is a great choice for the most discerning collector. In the meantime, we are …

We’ve curated the most comprehensive digital archives in the world of the most important Japanese woodblock print artists. Search each catalog of prints by selecting an artist below.

These subjects were represented in both painting and wood-block print form. Wood-block printing had been a comparatively inexpensive method of reproducing image and text monopolized by …

Tokyo based gallery specializing in Ukiyo-e prints, illustrated books, and their reference books. Large selection of Japanese woodblock prints from affordable prints to museum quality …

We often associate Japanese woodblock prints with the artist who designed them, but it actually took four specialists to produce a print: the artist, the publisher, the block carver, and the printer.

Dec 31, 2025 · Beautiful vintage framed Japanese woodblock print reproduction featuring an elegant geisha street scene with traditional banners and architectural details. The artwork is …

The museum’s holdings in this area range from 15th-century Buddhist prints to contemporary works. However, its main strength lies in ukiyo-e prints and woodblock-printed books from the …

Ukiyo-e Search provides an incredible resource: The ability to both search for Japanese woodblock prints by simply taking a picture of an existing print AND the ability to see similar …

Feb 5, 2024 · Japanese woodblock printing dates back to the 8th century, when it was used to reproduce texts, especially Buddhist scriptures. It wasn’t until the early 1500s that books were …