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.
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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.
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.