Ukiyo-e Reverse Glass Painting 'Geishas on a Boat', Shōwa period.

Highly decorative 'reverse glass' painting inspired by centuries-old traditional woodblock prints, Ukiyo-e, from the 1940s-50s. This painting depicts two Japanese geishas on a boat.

Reverse glass painting is a technique where the artist applies the paint to the back of a glass panel. When you view the painting, you see the image through the glass, creating a unique and sometimes glossy effect. This technique can give artworks a special appearance, making them look different from traditional paintings on canvas or paper.