Work Title: 2 Bijin-ga (美人絵) Prints: Shiba Kanesugicho Bijin (芝金杉町美人) & Ukiyo Hachiheki Nihen (浮世八癖二篇) Artist: Keisai Eisen (溪斎英泉，1790-1848) Technique: Woodblock Print Artist’s Signature & Seal: Present on the prints Sheet Dimensions: 40 × 27 cm (15.7 × 10.6 in) Mounting Paper Dimensions: 49 × 34.5 cm (19.3 × 13.6 in) Paper Material: Washi (和紙) Publisher: Yūyūdō Shuppan (悠々洞出版) These 2 bijin-ga woodblock prints are works by Keisai Eisen, a master ukiyo-e artist of Japan’s Edo period, reprinted by Japan’s Yūyūdō Shuppan in the 1970s. 1.First Print (Shiba Kanesugicho Bijin)The subject is an Edo-period geisha/yūjo (艺伎 / 遊女), a staple of the bijin-ga (美人绘) genre (focused on women’s posture and attire): Kneeling by a bamboo screen, she tucks paper (likely a letter or waka transcript) in her mouth while holding a fan; her sidelong glance exudes coquettish laziness. Clad in a light-patterned kimono with a red lining, she is accompanied by a teacup and fan—iconic of Edo’s urban life. The top text “Shiba Kanesugicho (芝金杉町)” refers to an Edo location (now Tokyo’s Shiba Ward); the inset illustration of Bishamonten (毘沙門天)’s temple anchors the setting, fitting ukiyo-e’s “location + beauty” format. 2.Second Print (Ukiyo Hachiheki Nihen · Shōban Bijin)The left text “Ukiyo Hachiheki Nihen (浮世八癖二篇)” denotes the series: Ukiyo Hachiheki (浮世八癖) (Edo’s “eight charms of urban women”), and this is the series’ second piece. The geisha/yūjo adjusts makeup with a hand mirror; her downward gaze and loose plaid kimono embody a “ukiyo beauty’s” gentle laziness. The top waka poetry reinforces the Ukiyo Hachiheki theme with poetic feminine allure. Both works reflect late Edo ukiyo-e’s aesthetic: soft colors and fluid lines capture feminine grace, while urban details mirror Edo’s pleasure culture. Both prints include complete packaging. Age-related signs on the washi paper: oxidation yellowing and mold spots (heavier on the first print). Overall condition is good. - The picture is part of the description. The color of the item may be slightly different from the picture (due to camera and screen settings). - The successful bidder will be responsible for any customs duties and taxes (if applicable). - This item will be mailed by the postal service of Taiwan in the form of airmail with insurance attached.