Shin Nigao Magazine - Fantastic kabuki print from the 1915 shin hanga publication "Shin Nigao," or "New Portraits," a magazine featuring contemporary actor portraits by a variety of artists. Meant to revive interest in kabuki theater and showcase the talents of shin hanga designers, each issue included several small prints, many based on simple line drawings with a sense of immediacy similar to sketches. The magazine lasted for only five issues, though, so prints from the series are rare. These terrific woodblocks are a wonderful choice for a shin hanga collector or kabuki enthusiast.

Artist - Ogawa Hyoe (active circa 1915)

Image Size - 6 1/2" x 4 1/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Remnants of paper hinge mounts on reverse at top corners. A few small creases at edges, pencil identification on reverse. Please see photos for details. Good overall.