Vrouwen in een openlucht kamer
1793 - 1797
Medium
nishiki-e
Dimensions
380; 253; 382; 383; 252; 249
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
**Vrouwen in een openucht kamer** (Women in an Open-Air Room), created by the esteemed Japanese ukiyo-e artist Hosoda Eishi between 179 and 1797, the graceful elegance of women in a serene outdoor setting. Eishi (1756–1828), a master of *bijin-ga* (images of beautiful women), was renowned for his refined, poetic depictions of daily life during Japan's Edo period. This vertical *nishiki-e* print, measuring 383 × 249 mm, exemplifies "brocade pictures" that revolutionized woodblock printing with their vibrant, multi-layered colors achieved through intricate carving and precise pigment application...
About the Artist
Hosoda Eishi · 1756–1829
Japanese, 1756–1829