{"product_id":"woodblock-print-maiko-apprentice-geisha-by-takehisa-yumeji-jac-na-601-lgp-06","title":"Woodblock Print “Maiko (Apprentice Geisha)” by Takehisa Yumeji JAC-NA-601-LGP-06","description":"This is a woodblock print of “Maiko (Apprentice Geisha)” by Takehisa Yumeji, an artist who established a unique artistic vision in modern Japanese art.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe work was created in 1991, carved and printed by master woodblock artisan Yasuo Matsunaga, a holder of traditional techniques designated by the Agency for Cultural Affairs and a leading figure in Yumeji woodblock prints.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is printed on handmade Echizen washi paper by Living National Treasure Ichibei Iwano, regarded as the finest paper for woodblock printing.\u003cbr\u003e\nComes with a wooden frame.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n“Maiko” by Takehisa Yumeji is an elegant work that harmoniously blends the charm of Yumeji’s iconic bijin-ga with the refined beauty of Japanese tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\nDepicting a maiko adorned in splendid attire, the figure conveys a sense of delicate melancholy and subtle emotion, rendered through Yumeji’s signature flowing lines and soft, gentle colors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe maiko herself represents a symbolic presence—embodying youth and inexperience, while also possessing a dignified grace cultivated within the world of traditional arts.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn this work, her fleeting beauty and quiet fragility are expressed with restraint, leaving a lasting impression on the viewer.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe graceful posture and the emotion suggested in her gaze evoke an unspoken inner world, highlighting the poetic sensibility unique to Yumeji’s art.\u003cbr\u003e\nMoreover, the patterns and colors of her kimono reflect a delicate awareness of Japan’s seasons and cultural aesthetics, achieving a beautiful harmony between decoration and emotion.\u003cbr\u003e\n“Maiko” is a refined and evocative piece that explores the depth of human feeling through a traditional subject.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout Takehisa Yumeji\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/yumeji-01.jpg?v=1773725105\" alt=\"yumeji\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \nTakehisa Yumeji was a painter and poet who came to symbolize the romantic spirit of the Taisho era, and an artist who established a unique artistic vision within modern Japanese art.\u003cbr\u003e\nHis real name was Mojirō Takehisa.\u003cbr\u003e\nBorn in Okayama Prefecture in 1884, he was active primarily from the late Meiji period through the Taisho era.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/yumeji-bijinnga-01.jpg?v=1773728261\" alt=\"yumeji-bijinga\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \nTakehisa Yumeji is best known for his poetic and somewhat ephemeral depictions of women, often referred to as “Yumeji-style beauties.” Through slender, flowing lines and soft, gentle colors, he masterfully expressed emotions such as melancholy and longing.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe women he portrayed captivated the hearts of people of his time and established a new style of bijinga (portraits of beautiful women) in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a representative artist of Taisho Romanticism, he was sometimes called the “Ukiyo-e artist of the Taisho era.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nIn addition to painting, Yumeji was active in a wide range of fields including poetry, children’s stories, book design, and commercial design. He demonstrated his talent in book covers and even everyday items, and is regarded as a pioneer of commercial art and graphic design in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis works delicately express the subtleties of love and life, and continue to be cherished by many people even today.\u003cbr\u003e\nTakehisa Yumeji remains a timeless artist who embodies the aesthetics and lyrical sensibility of Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e    \n    \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout Woodblock Print (Mokuhanga)\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/matsunaga-01.jpg?v=1773728531\" alt=\"摺師松永 安生\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \nWoodblock printing is a traditional printmaking technique in which designs are carved into wooden blocks, ink or pigments are applied to the surface, and the image is transferred onto paper.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Japan, this art form has developed over centuries, most notably exemplified by ukiyo-e of the Edo period, where refined carving and highly skilled printing techniques created a distinctive aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe production process consists of multiple stages, including carving the design into the woodblock based on an original drawing, and printing each color layer separately in a carefully aligned sequence. The final work is achieved through the expertise of skilled artisans and their precise collaboration.\u003cbr\u003e\nFor multi-color prints, multiple blocks are prepared for each color, and by layering them with exact registration, rich tones and depth are brought to life.\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the unique charms of woodblock prints lies in the natural grain of the wood, the warmth of hand craftsmanship, and the subtle variations found in each individual print.\u003cbr\u003e\nUnlike mechanical printing, woodblock prints offer a soft, nuanced expression with depth, providing viewers with a quiet sense of elegance and refinement.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a symbolic art form of Japanese traditional culture, woodblock printing continues to be passed down to contemporary artists, evolving with new expressions while preserving its timeless appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-NA-601-LGP-03-04.jpg?v=1773725918\" alt=\"摺師松永 安生 りんどう\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \nThis work was produced in 1989 and carved and printed by master woodblock artisan Yasuo Matsunaga, a holder of traditional techniques designated by the Agency for Cultural Affairs and a leading figure in Yumeji woodblock prints.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is printed on handmade Echizen washi paper by Living National Treasure Ichibei Iwano, renowned for producing paper ideally suited for woodblock printing.\u003cbr\u003e\nSerial number: 259\/300.\u003cbr\u003e\nSigned with the seal of woodblock artisan Yasuo Matsunaga.\u003cbr\u003e\nComes with a wooden frame.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease note that, as more than 30 years have passed since its production, there may be some minor discoloration or stains.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Specification\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWoodblock Print “Maiko (Apprentice Geisha)” by Takehisa Yumeji\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No.：JAC-NA-601-LGP-06\u003cbr\u003e\n*Only one available.\u003cbr\u003e\nSize：445 mm × 566 mm × 33 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight：About 2.4 kg\u003cbr\u003e\nIn a paper box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \n\u003cli\u003e1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e \n    \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotice about Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \nPlease note that, as more than 30 years have passed since its production, there may be some minor discoloration or stains.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47469981630627,"sku":null,"price":128000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-NA-601-LGP-06-00.jpg?v=1773802322","url":"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/en\/products\/woodblock-print-maiko-apprentice-geisha-by-takehisa-yumeji-jac-na-601-lgp-06","provider":"kurokigoishiten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}