Bullfight in Iyo, 1946 - Intriguing sosaku hanga depiction of a bullfight in Iyo, with two animals charging each other in the center of a ring thronged with spectators. This design comes from the "Folk Customs of Japan" series, a portfolio that included twelve prints by ten artists. We've never come across this series before. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, has this image in its collection.

Artist - Azechi Umetaro (1902 - 1999)

Image Size - 7" x 9 3/8" + margins as shown

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