Ishikawa Toraji - Born in Kochi, Ishikawa Toraji earned fame for his Western-style paintings. He founded an association of Western-style painters in 1902, and traveled throughout the United States and Europe. He created a number of woodblock prints, most notably a 1934 shin-hanga series titled "Ten Nudes." The majority of his works were landscapes, however. His lively and colorful designs are prized by modern collectors.

Comments - Lovely, lyrical view of boats along a river, drawn with fluid, flowing line work. Smaller boats move alongside large sailboats, with three tiny figures pulling one of the crafts from the shore using tow lines. Other people walk along a narrow path as the base of a dark hill at right, and the rooftops of buildings are visible along the far shore. A beautiful, design with a fine sense of rhythm and movement, in a rare keyblock impression.

Artist - Ishikawa Toraji (1875 - 1964)

Image Size - 11 3/4" x 14 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Small tear at left edge, repaired. Slight creasing near edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.