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 seated beauty with her hands clasped before her, looking pensively off into the distance. She wears a light lavender kimono with a white geometric pattern over an under robe with a black and red tied-dyed collar, with a flash of red cherry blossom print lining at he opening of the sleeve. Her hair is pulled softly back into a knot tied with a cord, with a soft pouf at the top adorned with colorful blossoms. A beautiful image in an extra-large format, published by Unsodo. A great choice for display.

Artist - Shinsui (1898 - 1972)

Image Size - 19 7/8" x 14 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A few light creases near edges. Please note: due to the large size of this print, it will be shipped rolled. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.