美人画 Bijin-ga

A generic term for pictures of beautiful women in Japanese art, especially in woodblock printing of the ukiyo-e genre.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bijin-ga

One of the most famous bijin-ga artists was Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), whose elegant and sensual depictions of women were highly prized during his lifetime and continue to be celebrated today.  Utamaro’s prints were characterized by a masterful use of line, color, and composition, as well as a keen eye for detail and texture. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utamaro)

Kitagawa Utamaro – Library of Congress
Ase o fuku onna (Woman Wiping Sweat), Ukiyo-e, 1798

In the 20th century, the bijin-ga genre of Japanese woodblock prints continued to thrive, with many artists creating new and innovative works that reflected contemporary themes and styles.


Artist: Seizo 清三
20th century
Size: 20 x 24 in the frame
Oil on the canvas
Price upon request

The 20th century brought new life to the traditional Japanese art form of bijin-ga.
Many artists, inspired by the work of their predecessors, sought to push the boundaries of the genre and create new and innovative works.


旅人の 心にも似よ 椎の花
Tabibito no/ Kokoro nimo niyo/ Shii no hana

The mind of a traveler,
Resemble
The flower of chinquapin.

By 松尾 芭蕉 Matsuo Basho
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsuo_Bashō