Puzzle with Geishas and the Floating World - Woodblock Print by Toyohara Kunichika

This stunning puzzle features a woodblock print by the renowned artist Toyohara Kunichika.

• 1000 pieces
• Quality design & easy to handle pieces
• Finished puzzle 24 x 18 inches
• Features a woodblock print by well-known artist Toyohara Kunichika (1835—1900), dating from 1864

Transport yourself to 1864 as you piece together this enchanting scene, which showcases four exquisite courtesans adorned in lavish costumes. It's a glimpse into the vibrant and opulent lifestyle of the Yoshiwara district, where entertainment and elegance intertwined..

Who is Kunichika ... ?

Toyohara Kunichika (1835 - 1900) was a well-known ukiyo-e woodblock print artist in Japan. As a teenager he began studying under Tokyo's leading print-maker, Utagawa Kunisada. He was successful throughout the Edo period (1603 - 1867) and the Meiji Era (1868 - 1912). He most often painted beautiful women and contemporary social life, alongside some landscapes and historical scenes. He has historically been dismissed by Western art collectors, but a 2008 show at the Brooklyn Museum and resulting article in the New York Times led to a resurgent interest in Kunichika in the 21st century.