Is there a certain name for this type of art?

[mistwalker]

I remember being in a Japanese style spa hotel in Sweden, and seeing a similar painting. I was enchanted by it, but have no way of finding it again. All I know is that it looked very similar to the following picture. I am now wondering whether this style has a certain name, or if anyone knows any artists that has this style.

I would be grateful for any hints/ideas.
Thanks a lot

 

[Grandpa Frank]

Not sure about the name , but check out our art gallery here on the forum. As soon as our Japanese members wake up , you should get and answer.

Uncle Frank

 

[Majestic]

Are you thinking of "ukiyoe"? Ukiyoe is a Japanese wood-block printing genre/technique that typically features themes from Japanese literature or drama. I'm not sure if the picture you posted is an actual ukiyoe or not (it kind of looks like a noren curtain). Anyway, you can google ukiyoe and see if this is what you are thinking of.

(The particular picture you posted is from a kabuki drama, featuring the character Sukeroku). If you google for images of Kabuki Juhachiban Sukeroku you will find similar things).

 

[Toritoribe]

it kind of looks like a noren curtain

Agreed.

 

[nice gaijin]

are you referring to ukiyo-e?

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