Collection: Japanese Art

Ukiyo-e, a captivating art movement originating in Japan during the Edo period (17th to 19th centuries), translates to "pictures of the floating world." This woodblock print tradition captured the essence of the transient and vibrant aspects of urban life, entertainment, and nature.

Imagine intricate prints depicting geisha, actors, landscapes, and scenes from daily life with meticulous detail and vibrant colors. Renowned artists like Hokusai and Hiroshige mastered this technique, creating iconic series such as "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji" and "The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō."