Ichimoku-bori
一木彫
A wood-grain pattern effect created by printing from blocks cut to reveal the natural grain. This technique added texture and visual interest to backgrounds and surfaces.
Related Terms
Ichiryusai
一龍斎
An artist name (go) used by Hiroshige early in his career, before he adopted the name by which he became famous. Many ukiyo-e artists used multiple names throughout their careers.
Ishikawa Toyonobu
石川豊信
A leading ukiyo-e artist (1711–1785) known for his elegant 'lacquer prints' (urushi-e) and benizuri-e depicting kabuki actors and beautiful women. A pupil of Nishimura Shigenaga, his courtesans display the composed, impassive faces characteristic of the Kaigetsudo school.
Aiban
間判
A medium-sized print format measuring approximately 33 x 23 cm. The term translates to 'intermediate size' and was commonly used for actor prints and bijin-ga during the Edo period.