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'Moon and Lake Biwa' from the series 'The Scenic Places of Tokaido' - Utagawa Yoshitsuya, 1863. #FullMoon #ukiyoe #JapaneseArt

A full moon high in the sky beyond a cliff looking over water towards mountains in the distance.

'Monkey and Moon' - Ohara Koson, ca. 1910. #FullMoon #shinhanga #JapaneseArt

A monkey is hanging off a branch trying to catch the reflection of the full moon on the surface of the water.

How Art Week Tokyo is opening up routes into Japan’s contemporary art landscape https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/11/04/art-week-tokyo-japan-contemporary-art-landscape?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ArtWeekTokyo2025 #Japaneseart

#abstractart #splatterart #sumi-e #japaneseart #sakura

#abstractart #japaneseart #sumi-e #mastoart #fediart #lgbtqart

'Owl and Chestnut' - Ohara Koson, 1934. #OwlishMonday #JapaneseArt

An owl sits on a branch of chestnut tree.

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

'Blue Bird in Autumn' - Ito Sozan, ca. 1910's. #JapaneseArt #shinhanga

A blue bird sits on a branch in a red maple tree.

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

Crows by Takahashi Hiroaki (1930’s)

#crows #murderofcrows #woodblockprints #japanese_art #japaneseart

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

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

'Torii at Itsukushima' from the series 'Views of the Famous Sights of Japan' - Kobayashi Kiyochika, 1896. #ToriiTuesday #ukiyoe #JapaneseArt

Print depicting the torii at Itsukushima (also known as Miyajima) that appears to be floating on water, with boats nearby and the shrine complex behind.

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

A man with a wolf tattoo in his arm. Silhouetted floats of a summer festival are passing in the background.

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

Three tattooed men. The one on the left has a red and blue dragon tattoo.

...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