Goyo Studio Reprints - Hashiguchi Goyo is the undisputed master of the 20th century shin-hanga movement. A secondary part of his career was reprinting beautiful old ukiyo-e designs from the golden age of the Japanese woodblock print. Between 1918 and 1920, much of Goyo’s artistic work was devoted to creating these incredible woodblock reprints of classic ukiyo-e prints. Each image was painstakingly copied from an original and stamped with the Goyo circular seal. Line by line, color by color, the prints were recreated in Goyo’s studio to perfectly emulate these masterworks of ukiyo-e. Goyo took pride in this work and the release of his reprints was met with great acclaim.

Today, original Goyo reprints are highly sought after by collectors and rare to find. This is an exceptional opportunity!

Comments - Attractive pillar print showing two beauties beneath a paper lantern with writing on it. The kneeling woman combs her hair as her companion looks down with a thoughtful expression, holding a roll of tissues to her chin. She wears a black kimono with a delicate crosshatch pattern, tied with a red obi. A blue and white china bowl, a shallow sake cup, and a fan can be seen on the floor before them. A nicely detailed subject.

Artist - Shuncho (active circa 1780 - 1795)

Image Size - 16 1/2" x 2 7/8"

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Slight paper remnants or thinning on reverse at top edge from previous folio mounting. Please note: folded by publisher for storage, will be shipped folded, could be flattened to frame. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.