Kikugawa Eizan

Kikugawa Eizan was an artist active during the extended period between 1615 and 1815, primarily producing highly detailed prints. The artist's work is preserved in significant American public collections, underscoring the enduring historical value and museum-quality of the output. Ten of these prints are currently documented in institutional databases.

The holdings include works at major institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. These documented Kikugawa Eizan prints often focus on figures and scenic compositions.

Notable examples of the artist’s output include Cooling Off at Ryogoku in Edo, Man and Girl, and the multi-figure composition Promenade of Famous Beauty Escorted by Many Female Attendants. Further documentation lists two distinct prints titled Two Geisha. Much of this historical material is now available as downloadable artwork, having entered the public domain, allowing for scholarly examination and widespread appreciation.