Japanese Woodblock Prints: Samurai and Geisha

Two Japanese woodblock prints, late Edo period to Taisho period,…
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Two Japanese woodblock prints, late Edo period to Taisho period, probably early 19th to 20th centuries. One print depicting a samurai, in bold blood red and Prussian blue colours and with the seal of late 18th to early 19th century publisher, Tsutaya Juzaburo; the other woodblock with handcolouring, and depicting a geisha carrying a sprig of wisteria and accompanied by a small dog with a red ruffle to its neck; both signed with seals, and latter also with characters. Height 36 cm. Width 23 cm. And smaller

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  • Edo Period, Japan - The Edo period in Japan lasted from 1603 to 1868. During this time, Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate, a military government led by the Tokugawa family. The Edo period is characterized by a period of relative peace, stability, and economic growth, as well as by the development of a distinctive culture and society.

    During the Edo period, the capital of Japan was moved from Kyoto to Edo (modern-day Tokyo), and the country became increasingly isolated from the rest of the world. The shogunate implemented strict policies to maintain control, including the restriction of foreign trade and travel. However, despite this isolation, the Edo period saw significant cultural and artistic development, including the emergence of the ukiyo-e woodblock print tradition, the growth of Kabuki theater, and the flourishing of a vibrant merchant culture.

    The Edo period ended with the Meiji Restoration of 1868, which saw the collapse of the shogunate and the restoration of imperial rule.

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