Who created "Het bezoek"?

Het bezoek was created by Hosoda Eishi in 1788 - 1792.

When was "Het bezoek" created?

This artwork was created 1788 - 1792.

Is "Het bezoek" in the public domain?

Yes, Het bezoek is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Het bezoek

Hosoda Eishi

1788 - 1792

Medium

color woodcut

Dimensions

347; 258

About this artwork

Vrouw staand bij geopende deur, waarachter tweede vrouw kijkend naar edelman en knielende hofdame met zwaard.

Art Historical Context

**Het Bezoek (The Visit)** by Hosoda Eishi (1756–1828) is a captivating color woodcut from around 1788–1792, measuring 347 × 258 mm. Eishi, a master of the ukiyo-e tradition—the "pictures of the floating world"—specialized in *bijin-ga*, elegant portrayals of beautiful women. This print exemplifies his refined style during Japan's Edo period, when woodblock prints democratized art, bringing vibrant scenes of urban life, theater, and courtship to everyday viewers. The composition unfolds like a private glimpse into a tense yet graceful encounter: a standing woman frames the doorway, revealing ...

About the Artist

Hosoda Eishi · 1756–1829

Japanese, 1756–1829

Het bezoek

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