Semma Saburobei Mitsutada, from
Typical Price
$1,500–$50,000+. Common printed works: $1,500–$5,000. Key value factors: Kyosai's paintings sell for much more than his prints. Among prints, satirical and animal subjects are most popular.
Description
"Semma Saburobei Mitsutada, from" is a ukiyo-e print by Kawanabe Kyosai, created during the Meiji period. This work demonstrates the artist's distinctive approach to animals and demons through the medium of Japanese woodblock printing.
Kyosai was a brilliant, eccentric painter known for his incredible brushwork, satirical wit, and daring subject matter. Called 'the demon of painting,' his work ranged from delicate beauty to grotesque humor.
This print represents Kawanabe Kyosai's contribution to the ukiyo-e tradition during the Meiji period. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
