aka-e; late 19th-century woodblock prints using imported aniline dyes
Art-historical term for a specific genre of Japanese woodblock prints from the late 19th century, characterized by vivid reds from imported aniline dyes.
This aka-e print was made in the Meiji period.
red painting on ceramics
Refers to overglaze red decoration on pottery and porcelain, often associated with traditional Japanese ceramics.
The red painting on this plate is very delicate.
Compound of 赤 (aka, 'red') and 絵 (e, 'picture, painting'). The term is used in two distinct art contexts: woodblock prints and ceramics.