Japanese Art Prints

Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest 19th century Japanese print artists. In 1856, Hiroshige “retired from the world”, and became a Bu...

The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckoning with their paw. Cats wit...

Mount Fuji, considered sacred in Japan, has been linked to everlasting life. Also in the print is the cherry blossom, a symbol of purity and the be...

The Japanese word for fox is "kitsune". A regular subject in Japanese folklore, the fox is portrayed with intelligence and paranormal abilities. Ca...

The Japanese word for monkey, “saru”, is a homonym for the Japanese word “expel” (also pronounced saru), meaning “dispel” or “push away”. This has ...

Both in the Japanese and Chinese culture, the evergreen pine is regarded as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and steadfastness.

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

On the orders of the Tokugawa Shogunate, the castle construction was completed in 1612 and served to secure an important position on the Tokaido ro...

The Great Wave is said to possibly be the most reproduced image in the history of all art. Although simple in its design, this masterpiece by Hokus...

There are numerous editions of the iconic Great Wave. From the British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Art Institute of Chicag...

The swallow, for many, symbolises triumph and success, and for others represents love and loyalty. Design by the Japanese artist Kodo in 1935.

During the sixth century, Buddhist monks travelled from China to Japan accompanied by domesticated cats to guard over their possessions. They prote...

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, remi...

Expressive of enduring happiness, the plum blossom has traditionally been used as a decorative symbol of congratulatory occasions and good luck, re...

Water represents the emotional content of our personality as well as the intuitive forces within our minds. The boat represents adventure and also ...

The artist Hakuho Hirano portrayed Japanese women as they dress or arrange their hair, often depicted from the side or back. This unusual perspecti...

The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour, and wisdom. It is a flower that has captivated the hearts of the Japanese since ancient times, bel...

The Japanese name for owl, Fukuro, usually is written with one single character, but can also be written with the combination of the character for ...

Commonly the deer represents the power to deal with challenges and the ability to be swift and vigilant, calling for people to trust their instinct...

From a woodblock print by Kono Bairei (1844-1895). According to a study, cats typically sleep between 12 to 16 hours every day, and anything up to ...

The plum blossom expresses enduring happiness. Used as a congratulatory symbol of good luck, it represents strength, resilience, beauty and longevity.

A contemporary Christmas adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the fox with intelligence and pa...

The artist Koitsu, was born in 1870, and often utilised the subtle use of light and shadow in his landscapes which is a trademark of this highly re...

A waterfall depicted by Hokusai. The drops of water which make up a waterfall are renewed each second, yet persist as an entity. It reminds us to b...

Koho’s works are fine representations of the remarkable fusion of western influenced style worked into the traditional medium of Japanese woodblock...

Japanese artist, Hiroaki Takahashi (1871-1945), artist name Shotei, was a big fan of cats and captured them in several of his works, often playfull...

The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckoning with their paw. Cats wit...

Hiroshige is one of 19th century Japanese print masters. This image is from the series “Famous Views of the Sixty Odd Provinces”, produced between ...

Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest Japanese print artists. From the window we see plum blossoms - traditionally used as a symbol of ...

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, remi...

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...

Peacocks represent new growth, longevity, love, and success in relationships and careers. With the one hundred eyes on its tail, they are said to r...

Symbolising the completion of a day as well as the passage of time, the sunset fills the sky with its magnificent colours, reminding us to take a m...

A lotus by Hoson, also known as Koson (1877-1945). The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a magnif...

Both the Japanese and Chinese regard the evergreen pine as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. The subtle use of light and shado...

The way cats wash their faces by licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck, beckoning with their paw. Cats...