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 - Classic Utamaro design of a beauty climbing from one pleasure boat onto another beneath the pilings of Ryogoku Bridge. A woman takes her hand to steady her as she lifts up the hem of her sheer black silk kimono, her fan held between her teeth. A man in a blue and white cotton kimono lounges on the roof of the boat, leisurely smoking a pipe. A great Edo era scene depicting a classic summer activity.

Artist - Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Image Size - 11" x 7 3/8"

Condition - Excellent overall with no issues to report.