Noel Nouet - Noel Nouet was a French artist and poet who spent much of his life in Japan, initially working as a French teacher. He is known for his beautiful and intricately detailed views of famous places in Tokyo, originally drawn in pen and ink. Translating these scenes into woodblock prints required the work of master carvers painstakingly recreating each line. These lovely shin-hanga designs have a freshness capturing the lively quality of the original drawing, enhanced with soft color.

Kagurazaka at Ushigome, 1937 - Charming evening view of Kagurazaka at Ushigome. A beauty walks down the quiet street, red paper lanterns glowing softly in front of the building at left, while a lantern welcomes guests at a garden gate at right. The organic shapes of the trees and foliage provide a lovely contrast with the straight lines of the architecture. An attractive scene.

Signed - Noel Nouet within block
Publisher - Doi Eiichi, later edition

Artist - Noel Nouet (1885 - 1969)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 9 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with nice color and detail as shown. Drying clamp impression at top left corner. Please see photos for details.