Ito Shinsui - Born in Tokyo, Ito Shinsui studied Japanese painting and began designing woodblock prints for the publisher Watanabe Shozaburo in 1916, with whom he collaborated until 1960. He is best known for his lovely shin-hanga images of beautiful women. These elegant and refined beauties are drawn with graceful line work and softly colored backgrounds. Recognized for his artistic achievements, the Japanese government declared Shinsui an "Intangible Cultural Property" in 1952, and he received the "Order of the Rising Sun" in 1970. His works are a wonderful choice to collect or display.

Comments - Lovely shin hanga portrait of a beauty patting her hair into place as she looks ahead with a slight smile. She wears a pale blue kimono patterned with tiny white butterflies and large tie-dyed butterflies in blue and reddish brown, tied with a red-orange obi with a bold pattern of blossoms in shimmering gold mica. Her hair is pulled back into a smooth bun, softly shaded to give it dimension, adorned with floral ornaments and ribbons. Her cheeks and the edge of her hair are delicately shaded in palest pink, giving her a subtle flush. A classic beauty design by one of the great masters of bijin-ga, in a large format perfect for display.

Artist - Ito Shinsui (1898 - 1972)

Image Size - 19 1/4" x 14 1/2"

Condition - Excellent overall with no issues to report.