Blue Parrot, 1934

by Ishikawa Toraji (1875 - 1964)

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Blue Parrot, 1934 by Ishikawa Toraji (1875 - 1964)

Original Ishikawa Toraji (1875 - 1964) Japanese Woodblock Print
Blue Parrot, 1934

Series; Ten Types of Female Nudes

Ten Types of Female Nudes - Ishikawa Toraji is perhaps best known for his 1934 - 1935 series "Ten Types of Female Nudes." These elegant shin hanga portraits depict modern nudes in contemporary settings, set against flat backgrounds with decorative patterning. Toraji designed and published the prints himself, and Yamagishi Kazue carved the blocks. The series generated controversy when first released, and reportedly some of the blocks were destroyed by the authorities. Most designs feature deluxe treatments such as shimmering mica or fine bokashi shading. A great choice for a collector of shin hanga prints.

Blue Parrot, 1934 - Beautiful shin hanga portrait of a nude sitting on a tiger skin rug, stretching out her arms as she relaxes against a red pillow on the edge of a boldly patterned gray couch. She languidly watches a blue parrot perched on a red lacquer stand before her. The folding screen at left is detailed with shimmering white mica, and the red pillow and the multi-colored pillow on the soft are both outlined with silver mica. A wonderful shin hanga design and a great choice to collect or display.

Signed - Ishikata in ink at lower right within image, with red artist's seal

Artist - Ishikawa Toraji (1875 - 1964)

Image Size - 11 3/4" x 14 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Slight paper remnants and thinning on reverse corners from previous folio mounting. Slight soiling at top corners in margins, and a few faint creases in margins. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Blue Parrot, 1934 by Ishikawa Toraji (1875 - 1964)
Blue Parrot, 1934 by Ishikawa Toraji (1875 - 1964)

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