A Selection of Famous Modern Japanese Prints - In the early 20th century, in conjunction with the interest in the West, contemporary Japanese artists began to design works of art that were distinctly Japanese but reflected a consideration of a Western esthetic. The leaders in this new modern movement included Fukuda Heihachiro, Tikuoka Shinsen, Tomioka Tessai, Uemura Shoen, and Yokoyama Taikan. The works of these modern masters influenced painters and woodblock print artists over the following decades.

In the early 1960s, the Tanseisha publishing house produced a limited edition set of woodblocks titled "A Selection of Famous Modern Japanese Prints," recreating designs by these influential artists. These beautiful, large format prints are rendered with exceptional attention to detail, capturing the nuances of calligraphic brushwork and lovely gradations of color. Each print was released in a limited edition, with numbers of impressions varying from 90 to 120 per design. Images from this series are rarely seen outside Japan, and are a wonderful choice to collect or display. 

Koi and Water Lilies - Lovely image of a carp swimming through a pond with rosy pink water lilies floating on the water. The fish seems to pause motionless beneath the surface, the blossoms drifting above among gentle currents, with lily pads and plant life suggested by sketchy outlines and soft gradations of color. A beautiful, contemplative design.

Artist - 20th century artist (not read)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 17 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A couple faint creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall.