Hoofddeksel en masker
Medium
nishikie, with metallic pigments and blindprinting
Dimensions
209; 184
About this artwork
height 209 mm x width 184 mm
Art Historical Context
**Hoofddeksel en Masker by Ryûryûkyo Shinsai (1825)** This exquisite nishikie woodblock print, measuring a compact 209 mm high by 184 mm wide, comes from the masterful hand of Ryûryûkyo Shinsai, a leading ukiyo-e artist of Japan's Edo period (1603–1868). Active in the early 19th century, Shinsai was renowned for his surimono—luxurious, privately commissioned prints often featuring poetry and intricate designs. Titled *Hoofddeksel en Masker* (Dutch for "Headdress and Mask"), it likely depicts traditional Japanese ceremonial attire, evoking the dramatic world of Noh theater or festival masks, w...