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The Estampes Japonaises book covers the history of Japanese woodblock prints spanning from 1710 to 1925, drawing from exceptional impressions held in museums and private collections worldwide. Its content encompasses landscapes, theatrical portraits, and mythological subjects, offering a broad survey of the medium's range and cultural significance. Featuring carefully selected prints representing the finest known impressions, the book provides a detailed visual record of the art form's evolution over two centuries.
The Japanese woodblock print showcased breathtaking landscapes, blush-inducing erotica, ghosts and demons that torment the living, and made sumo wrestlers and kabuki actors into rock stars. This book reveals the most exceptional prints from 1710–1925, drawing from the finest impressions of museums and private collections worldwide.
