Bijinga Collection

Two women in the rain, 1925-36 (colour woodcut)
3545900 Two women in the rain, 1925-36 (colour woodcut) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); 36x24.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Japanese, out of copyright

Woman in scarf and kimono with maid walking
Japanese woman in scarf and kimono with maid walking in a wintry landscape with bare trees. Woodblock ukiyo-e print by Terasaki Kogyo, frontispiece from a book, Tokyo, circa 1910

Young woman in a summer kimono, 1920 (colour woodcut)
3545894 Young woman in a summer kimono, 1920 (colour woodcut) by Hashiguchi, Goyo (c.1880-1921); 57.3x33 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Japanese, out of copyright

Red collar, 1928 (colour woodcut)
3545893 Red collar, 1928 (colour woodcut) by Shuho, Yamakawa (1898-1944); 38.9x24.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Japanese, out of copyright

Veiled woman on a bridge in moonlight, 1900-25 (colour woodcut)
3545895 Veiled woman on a bridge in moonlight, 1900-25 (colour woodcut) by Takeuchi Keishu (1861-1943); 22.3x28 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Japanese, out of copyright

Bijin-ga. Girl applying makeup to her lips. Artist: Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806)
Bijin-ga. Girl applying makeup to her lips. Private Collection

Portrait Tomimoto Toyohina Tomimoto Toyohina
Portrait of Tomimoto Toyohina Tomimoto Toyohina (title on object), Bust portrait of the famous beauty Tomimoto Toyohina. She reads a long surimono with a pattern of chrysanthemums

Bust portrait courtesan Kisegawa Matsubaya house
Bust portrait of the courtesan Kisegawa from the Matsubaya house. Matsubaya uchi Kisegawa (title on object) The seven Komachi from the pleasure houses (series title)

Bust portrait courtesan Shinowara Tsuruya house
Bust portrait of the courtesan Shinowara from the Tsuruya house. Tsuruya uchi Shinowara (title on object) The seven Komachi from the pleasure houses (series title)

Love meets every night Yogoto ni au koi Love poems
Love that meets every night Yogoto ni au koi Love poems (series title) Kasen koi no bu (series title), Bust portrait of young woman with love letter in hands

Courtesan Hitomoto Daimonjiya House Daimonjiya uchi Hitomoto
Courtesan Hitomoto from the Daimonjiya House Daimonjiya uchi Hitomoto (title on object), Bust portrait of Courtesan Hitomoto in green and red kimono, holding her sleeve to the mouth

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Bijinga: A Glimpse into the Elegance and Allure of Japanese Female Beauty - Delve into the captivating world of Japanese bijinga, or "pictures of beautiful women, " through these exquisite woodblock prints. From two women sharing an umbrella in the rain (1925-36) to a woman in a scarf and kimono with her maid (date unknown), these prints showcase the grace and charm of women in various settings. Witness the young woman in a summer kimono (1920), her radiant smile reflecting the joy of the season. The rich colors and intricate details of Utamaro's "Girl applying makeup to her lips" (1928) reveal the artistry and dedication to capturing the essence of feminine beauty. The veiled woman on a bridge in moonlight (1900-25) exudes an air of mystery and allure, while the bust portraits of courtesans Tomimoto Toyohina (Tomimoto House) and Shinowara Tsuruya (Shinowara House) offer a glimpse into the world of the Japanese courtesan. Lastly, the love poems "Love meets every night Yogoto ni au koi" capture the timeless beauty and passion of love, as embodied by the courtesan Hitomoto of the Daimonjiya House.