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 - Attractive scene of farmers at market on Ryukyu Island, with vegetables set out for sale on the ground and in baskets. Drawn with a loose, calligraphic style and soft color, giving it the appearance of an ink and wash drawing. A handsome illustration from everyday life. Signed in ink with a black artist's seal within the image, and printed on paper watermarked with "Ishikawa Toraji" in Japanese.

Artist - Ishikawa Toraji (1875 - 1964)

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

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Faint toning, a few small spots, a few creases near edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.