Tosa School

Tosa School has 9 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

The Tosa school of Japanese painting was founded in the early Muromachi period, and was devoted to yamato-e, paintings specializing in subject matter and techniques derived from ancient Japanese art, as opposed to schools influenced by Chinese art, notably the Kanō school (狩野派). Tosa school paintings are characterised by "areas of flat opaque colour enclosed by simple outlines, where drawing is precise and conventional", with many narrative subjects from Japanese literature and history. However, by the 17th century both Tosa and Kanō artists broadened their range, and the distinction between these and other schools became less clear.

At a glance

Most of Tosa School's work on the site falls under Paintings (5), Drawings (2), Illustration (2).

By movement, it's catalogued as Edo period (1615–1868) (8), Momoyama (1573–1615) or Edo (1615–1868) period (1).

Culture: Japanese (9).

By orientation: 3 landscape, 6 portrait.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1615 to 1799.

Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 9 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Tosa School artworks does Archive Lane have?

9 public-domain artworks by Tosa School are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

Yes, use the filters above the grid to narrow by artist, colour, orientation and, where available, movement or room.