Bidspirit auction | JAPANESE SCENE WOODBLOCK PRINT BY

JAPANESE SCENE WOODBLOCK PRINT BY SUZUKI HARUNOBU - Suzuki Harunobu, Japanese, c. 1724 to 1770, a Japanese ukiyo e woodblock print on paper, Beauty at Kotatsu, created during the Edo period. The print depicts three women around a traditional Japanese low heated table called a kotatsu, with a cat sleeping on the table itself. Suzuki Harunobu was a prominent Japanese artist of the Edo period who revolutionized ukiyo e printmaking with the invention of nishiki e full color woodblock prints created using multiple printing blocks, which allowed for a richer palette and a poetic quality. He created idealized, fragile images of beauties and incorporated elements of landscape and everyday life into his subjects, expressing profound emotions through subtle color hues, greatly influencing subsequent artists. Asian and Oriental Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles. THIS LOT IS ELIGIBLE FOR A 30-DAY UNCONDITIONAL RETURN FROM THE DATE OF THE SALE. RETURN SHIPPING IS THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. CANCELLATIONS REQUESTED PRIOR TO THE RECEIPT OF WON LOTS WILL NOT BE HONORED. Dimensions Frame 11 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. Image 7 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.