Shōwa Period Ukiyo-E Reverse Glass Painting Geisha with Fan, 1950s

Description

Highly decorative 'reverse glass' painting inspired by centuries-old traditional woodblock prints, Ukiyo-e, from the 1940s-50s.

Dimensions: height 59 cm, width … more Highly decorative 'reverse glass' painting inspired by centuries-old traditional woodblock prints, Ukiyo-e, from the 1940s-50s.

Dimensions: height 59 cm, width 43 cm, depth 2 cm.

This painting depicts a geisha in traditional attire opening a curtain.

An original wall decoration, the ultimate Japanese touch for your interior.
Ukiyo-e (浮世絵) is a traditional Japanese art form of woodblock illustrations that was popular from the 17th to the 19th century. The term literally means "pictures of the floating world" and reflects the everyday scenes, landscapes, famous actors, and beautiful women of that time.

Reverse glass painting is a technique where the artist applies the paint to the back of a glass panel. When you view the painting, you see the image through the glass, creating a unique and sometimes glossy effect.

This technique can give artworks a special appearance, making them look different from traditional paintings on canvas or paper. less