A set of four ukiyo-e woodblock prints.

A set of four ukiyo-e woodblock prints after Utagawa Kuniyoshi, featuring traditional subjects including catfish, birds and figures.

The works perpetuate the artistic styles of such celebrated masters as Suzuki Harunobu and Isoda Koryusai, who helped establish the golden age of Edo-period ukiyo-e. The compositions are elegant and rich in charm.

The distinctive texture and mellow quality of ink absorbed into paper in hand-printed woodblock impressions, together with the vibrant colors of the originals, are faithfully reproduced. The prints are also suitable for framing and display.

Namazu to Ayu (Catfish and Sweetfish): image approximately 11.4 cm wide x 36.1 cm high.

Fuji to Shijukara (Wisteria and Great Tit): image approximately 12.8 cm wide x 36.4 cm high.

Shuchu Bijin (Beauty in a Boat): image approximately 15.5 cm wide x 32.7 cm high.

Setsugekka no Uchi, Shinagawa no Tsuki (Moon at Shinagawa, from Snow, Moon and Flowers): image approximately 20.8 cm wide x 28.2 cm high.

Noticeable staining to portions of the images.

Minor soiling and fine creasing to the edges and reverse of the backing paper.

Pronounced spotting and creasing to the backing paper.