Art Prints

Oil paper umbrellas originated in China and spread across the Far East. Since the umbrella opens into a full round shape, they represent happiness ...

Pictures of Beautiful Women was a series of prints which sought to represent the individuality of women. Titled as the “fickle type”, the beauty is...

In this scene, Hokusai depicts the ghost of the servant Okiku rising from a well. Falsely accused and thrown to her death, she returns nightly to c...

Portrait of samurai Saito Toshimitsu, who was the general in the army of Akechi Mitsuhide, depicted here in full armour on horseback.

Hokusai wrote “...when I reach 80 years, I hope to have made increasing progress, and at 90 to see further into the underlying principles of things...

During his final years, Hokusai was in dire financial straits and was invited to move to Obuse by his benefactor. One work was a commission to pain...

Shinkyo bridge, constructed in 1636, with its bold red, yet simple elegance, contrasting with the wildness of its surroundings, is ranked as one of...

The snow symbolises cleansing, creating a blanket that can be a new, clean beginning. Hiroshige, considered to be one of the greatest 19th century ...

Nihonbashi is now a business district in Tokyo and the stone bridge built in 1911 still stands at the same site today. These various wooden bridges...

The crane has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune as it was thought to have a life span of a thousand years. Cranes are also m...

The movement of water contrasted against the solid rocks symbolizes yin and yang- the harmony of life. The drops of water are renewed each second, ...

The blooming of cherry blossoms is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short period of time every year, remin...

The butterflies appear to dance as they flitter, and represent the ability to adapt, to grow, through the ever-changing stages in our lives. Design...

The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a magnificent flower. This process symbolises enlightenment...

The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour and wisdom, believed in Japan to be a symbol that purifies evil energies whilst offering protection.

The name Nandina (also known as heavenly bamboo or sacred bamboo in Japan and China) with sprays of bright red berries and evergreen leaves, is use...

The name nandina (also known as heavenly bamboo or sacred bamboo in Japan and China) with sprays of bright red berries and evergreen leaves, is use...

The carrion crow is native to Japan. According to the Japanese folk belief it was thought to be a messenger of the gods. The crow is also associate...

The virtues attributed to the rooster include courage and honour. The rooster cries were also believed to be effective in warding off evil spirits ...

This is the only painting where Van Gogh paints the 13th century church in Auvers in its full form. Through the energetic depiction and fluid lines...

Throughout Van Gogh’s career, wheat-fields have been a great source of inspiration for the artist serving as a subject during the artist’s experime...

The oleander is an ornamental plant normally associated with the Mediterranean Basin where it grows since the time of the ancient civilisations. Ol...

Life is better knowing there's that person you can call on for support. Having a sibling is a bond like no other.

Between 1309 and 1814, the Thames froze at least 23 times. On five of these occasions: 1683-4, 1716, 1739-40, 1789 and 1814, the ice was thick enou...

Being surrounded by plants is proved to boost productivity, concentration and creativity. Beneficial also to strengthening the immune system and r...

Kyoto prefecture measures 1,780 square miles (4,612 km2), and was the former capital of Japan for over one thousand years. War planes excluded the ...

The historical building has been a masonic meeting place since 1775. Covering two and a quarter acres, the current building commenced construction ...

Measuring 39.51 square miles (102.32 km2), the people of Florence are called Florentines. In 1339, Florence became the first European city to pave ...

The town was founded around 250 BC by the Parisii - a sub tribe of the Celtic Senones. 987 AD the city became the capital of France. Initially with...

An estimate of the number of books ever published was announced by Google back in 2010. It reached the impressive number of 129,864,880 books.

New York measures 302 square miles (783 km2). It the most linguistically diverse city in the world with more than 800 languages spoken in the city....

With one of the lowest crime rates per capita of any major city in the world, the metropolitan city is a safe destination. The famous Mount Fuji ca...

The Star Wars astromech droid, often referred to as R2, served several masters over his lifetime. With independence and adventurous characteristics...

The space shuttle travels around earth at around 17,500 miles (28,000 kilometres) every hour while in orbit. As a result, the crew on board is able...

The suit is vital for providing the astronaut with oxygen as well as protection from space dust. The primary function, however, is to provide a pre...

From a magazine cover (1906) by Hemeroteca Municipal de Lisboa (Portugal). The moon has always been a popular theme and a subject of inspiration fo...