Yosa Buson

Shop 15 artworks by Yosa Buson (Japanese, 1716–1784) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.

Yosa (no) Buson was a Japanese poet and painter of the Edo period. He lived from 1716 – January 17, 1784. Along with Matsuo Bashō and Kobayashi Issa, Buson is considered among the greatest poets of the Edo Period. He is also known for completing haiga as a style of art, working with haibun prose, and experimenting with a mixed Chinese-Japanese style of poetry.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Yosa Buson's work on the site falls under Paintings (11), Landscape (2), Prints (1).

By movement, it's catalogued as Edo period (1615–1868) (12), Neoclassicism (3).

Culture: Japanese (15).

By orientation: 4 landscape, 11 portrait.

Other Japanese artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Kitagawa Utamaro — 649 artworks
• Isoda Koryūsai — 74 artworks
• Katsukawa Shunshō — 55 artworks
• Itō Jakuchū — 47 artworks
• Torii Kiyomitsu — 39 artworks
• Utagawa Toyoharu — 30 artworks
• Maruyama Ōkyo — 18 artworks
• Soga Shōhaku — 13 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Prints of any artwork on this page are made to order at the production partner closest to you, starting from $21.99 including shipping, in Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print.

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 Yosa Buson artworks does Archive Lane have?

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

What nationality was Yosa Buson?

Yosa Buson is catalogued as Japanese (born 1716, died 1784).

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?

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