EDDIE'S BEAUTY REVEALED
About the Artwork
Iron Maiden’s mascot, Eddie, is depicted having gone back in time to the Edo period in Japan, to spread evil. The mirror reflection, is a common image found in historical ukiyo-e, dating back to the 1600's. This ukiyo-e tells the story of a young man who comes to visit a popular courtesan in Yoshiwara district, renowned for her beauty and grace, but upon seeing the courtesan’s face reflected in the mirror, he realizes that her beautiful face is only a mask.
Craftsmen
Illustrator: Ishikawa Masumi
Woodcarver: Baba Saeko
Printer: Tetsui Hirokazu
Details
Edition: limited edition of 300
Size: 17.32 x 12.2 inches (44 x 31 cm)
Paper: Echizen Kisuki Bousho
Maintenance and Preservation
Over time, the color will fade, which is part of the ukiyo-e experience. Keep the ukiyo-e out of direct sunlight, strong ultraviolet sources, and high humidity. Once the artwork is received, remove the folio from the plastic sheath to let it breathe.
*Attention
- Each work is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
- Edition numbers will be chosen randomly.
- Each piece is created by hand, therefore, they may all have subtle differences in size and colour between them. For this reason, at UKIYO-E PROJECT every print is considered unique, aligned with the Edo period philosophy that each ukiyo-e is an “original” piece of work.
- They will be packaged and sent in a specially designed folio.
- The artwork is sold unframed.