Woodcut Prints For Sale

Explore our range of fine art woodcut prints for sale. Woodcut printing is a form of relief printing in which the artist carves or cuts images or patterns into a wooden block. Ink is then applied to the surface of the woodblock and transferred to paper or canvas. The areas of the wood that are cut away don’t transfer any ink, leaving a pattern.

Our online gallery has been curated to show a variety of contemporary woodcut print styles and subject matter. Be sure to use our search tool to narrow down your search to the exact type of woodcut print you’re looking for.

You can, for example, explore our collection of Expressionist woodcut prints, which use the relief and high contrast of the medium to evoke dynamic, emotional scenes.

On the other hand, our realistic woodcut prints demonstrate high levels of technicality and ingenuity – creating atmospheric prints with almost photographic accuracy.

The History of Woodcut Printmaking and Famous Woodcut Artists

Traditional woodcut printmaking techniques were first developed in China, in order to reproduce Buddhist texts. Woodcut printing later became highly developed in Japan, particularly during the Edo period. The Japanese woodblock print, or ukiyo-e, became famous for its detailed depictions of landscapes, kabuki actors, and scenes of urban life. Katsushika Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa (1831), is perhaps the most famous contribution of this period.

Woodcut printing arrived in Europe in the late Middle Ages, initially used to create religious icons. During the Northern Renaissance, artists like Albrecht Dürer elevated woodcut to a fine art form in Europe, creating intricate, detailed images. Dürer’s The Four Horsemen (1498), exemplifies the way woodcuts were developed to explore complex themes and narratives, often with a high level of detail and craftsmanship.

After a decline due to the development of more advanced printing techniques, the practice saw a revival in the emotionally charged works of the German Expressionists. Woodcut prints by modern artists used the fraught act of carving into wood as a technique to demonstrate intense emotion. This is notable in Emil Nolde’s haunting portrait of suffering The Prophet (1912) and the socially impactful work of Käthe Kollwitz, such as The Widow (1921).

You can see German Expressionist influence in our unique collection of limited edition woodcut prints by Tracey Emin, such as Untitled (Embrace) (1984), which evokes a deep yearning for emotional connection.

Woodcut Prints for Sale on Rise Art

Discover a variety of contemporary woodcut prints in our online gallery.

Canadian artist Mychael Barratt creates woodcut prints inspired by literature and art history. A tribute to the artist and activist Derek Jarman can be seen in Dungeness (2022), which features Jarman watering the celebrated garden of his Kent home. Barratt creates a contemporary twist on the woodcut medium with this vibrant, affectionate print.

For a more abstract perspective, you can explore the work of Paris-based artist Rong Guo, who is known for her surreal dreamscapes. Prints like Sinking 2 show a connection to the intricate detail and evocative narrative of artists such as Dürer, while newly-developed printing techniques allow for fantastical washes of delicate colour.

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    LES DÉSERTEURS by Tsuguharu Foujita
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    LES DÉSERTEURS by Tsuguharu Foujita
    LES DÉSERTEURS
    Prints - 32x26 cm
    CMYK #2 by Katsutoshi Yuasa
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    CMYK #2 by Katsutoshi Yuasa
    CMYK #2
    Prints - 45x30 cm
    the beautiful people talk by Barbara Kuebel
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    the beautiful people talk by Barbara Kuebel
    the beautiful people talk
    Prints - 162x144 cm
    Tache de l'obscurité 2 by Pia Chang
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    Tache de l'obscurité 2 by Pia Chang
    Tache de l'obscurité 2
    Prints - 35x25 cm
    Running and dancing queen by Barbara Kuebel
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    Running and dancing queen by Barbara Kuebel
    Running and dancing queen
    Prints - 164x144 cm
    Pleine journée by Pia Chang
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    Pleine journée by Pia Chang
    Pleine journée
    Prints - 25x35 cm
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    Nu rouge 5/50 by Franck Oscamou
    Nu rouge 5/50
    Prints - 34x26 cm
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    Thistle by Lucian Freud
    Thistle
    Prints - 35x29 cm
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    Sun bathing by Barbara Kuebel
    Sun bathing
    Prints - 86x61 cm
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    Tristes Tropiques #1 by Katsutoshi Yuasa
    Tristes Tropiques #1
    Prints - 80x80 cm
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    Starry Night by Mychael Barratt
    Starry Night
    Prints - 64x62 cmRent for $75 /mo
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    Bellagio by Bianca MacCall
    Bellagio
    Prints - 21x15 cmRent for $29 /mo
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    Carrying a larger idea by Barbara Kuebel
    Carrying a larger idea
    Prints - 162x144 cm
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    Beyond talk by Barbara Kuebel
    Beyond talk
    Prints - 152x144 cm
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    Corail #1 by Antonin Anzil
    Corail #1
    Prints - 36x26 cm
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    Contemplation by Pia Chang
    Contemplation
    Prints - 30x30 cm
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    Avant ou Après by Pia Chang
    Avant ou Après
    Prints - 20x20 cm
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    Grappe de lumière by Pia Chang
    Grappe de lumière
    Prints - 25x25 cm
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    Night cats/ Nachtkatzen by Barbara Kuebel
    Night cats/ Nachtkatzen
    Prints - 160x144 cm
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    Space Between by Angus Vasili
    Space Between
    Prints - 84x59 cmRent for $70 /mo
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    CMYK #4 by Katsutoshi Yuasa
    CMYK #4
    Prints - 45x30 cm
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    Origin of Life by Katsutoshi Yuasa
    Origin of Life
    Prints - 30x90 cm
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    Touching two places by Barbara Kuebel
    Touching two places
    Prints - 162x144 cm
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    After a Long Pause by Katsutoshi Yuasa
    After a Long Pause
    Prints - 60x150 cm
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