Kawanabe Kyosai – Antique late Edo early Meiji woodblock “Hyakuzu” Foreign Children at Play & Water Play

Late Edo / early Meiji Japanese woodblock print by Kawanabe Kyosai, presenting two established motifs from the “Hyakuzu” series. The work is printed as a double page, combining two independent scenes executed in Kyosai’s characteristic satirical manner.

The left scene corresponds to “Foreign Children at Play”, a known motif showing a group of children in animated, humorous movement. The right scene presents “Water Play”, an energetic depiction of children interacting with flowing water, typical of Kyosai’s expressive child-themed imagery within “Hyakuzu”.

The print is executed in multi-color woodblock technique with tonal qualities consistent with late Edo to early Meiji impressions. The surface shows natural signs of age appropriate for the period.

Style note

Multi-color late Edo / early Meiji woodblock printing in Kyosai’s satirical figurative style.

Condition

Antique condition. Antique works may show natural signs of age (toning, small creases, minor corner wear), so please review the photos carefully.

Size

Size (approx.): 18 × 24 cm.

Shipping

Safe and tracked shipping from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido).

For US buyers: this item enters the United States duty-free.