Monthly Archives: December 2023

Ornament and Crime – Tattoos in Woodblock Prints

The completely fantastical tattoo subject above is a woodblock print by the Japanese ukiyo-e artist Kunisada from 1862. It is a complex design, and a tremendous and highly original tattoo! The print is part of a small selection of prints … Continue reading

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