Women and Children
Bijin-ga prints were not merely intended as realistic representations of women but also served as objects of desire and fantasy for the viewers. They were highly sought after by collectors and were considered a form of visual entertainment during the Edo period.
Artists like Kitagawa UTAMARO, Suzuki HARUNOBU, and Torii KIYONAGA were renowned for their bijin-ga prints and played a significant role in popularizing the genre. Their works showcased a delicate and refined style, often characterized by intricate details, vibrant colors, and a focus on the beauty and allure of the female subjects.
Bijin-ga prints continue to be appreciated and admired for their aesthetic appeal and cultural significance. They provide insights into the fashion, ideals of beauty, and social dynamics of the Edo period in Japan.
Nô (Farmers)
(1308)
Rei (Good Mannors)
(437)
Kusuguttai (It Tickles)
(252)
Bijin-ga
(K256-F033)
Beauty with Umbrella in the Moonlight
(K288)
Two Children with Lanterns
(K289)
Utsukushi-sa to kanashimi tu (yugesho)
(K302)
Kenyû fujo kagami
(K178-F062)
Beauty of the Enpo Period (1673-1681)
(K183-F151)
Maiko (3)
(K243-L002)
Geisha Returning from Bath House
(K250-F047)
Man lifting the dress of a woman
(K251-F164)
Courtesan
(K080-F170)
Beauties of the Yoshiwara District
(K081-F028)
Portrait of a Courtesan and Kamuro
(J774)
Bi-jin
(J775)
Courtesan with her Kamuro
(J712-KD209)
The courtesan Senju from the house of Izumiya
(J678)
From the Rice Fields
(J450)
Maiko Kyoto (F)
(J449)
Two women on the beach, fishermen are in the background
(I565)
Akasaka: Empress Kômyô
(I457)
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Kagamiyama karasuba no dan, Hatsu-jo
(I456)
Zen'aku kokoro no annai (The Good and Evil Influences)
(I002)
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Girl and Butterflies
(G454)
Nr. 25 from The Fifty-four Chapters of the Genji monogatari
(G586)
Hane no Kamura
(681)
Hahakigi
(2111)
Fujisawa
(2093)
Mother with children
(F360)