Shima Art Company - Founded in 1908 in New York City by Kobe-born E. T. Shima, the Shima Art Company began publishing shin-hanga prints and ukiyo-reprints in the late 1920s, working with two companies in Japan to produce the woodblock prints. These lovely reprints accurately reproduce the fine line work and coloring of the original designs. Most bear the Shima seal, a crane with outstretched wings over Mt. Fuji. In 1940, the well-known Japanese print collector Robert O. Muller bought the company, renaming it the Robert Lee Gallery in October 1940. A great opportunity to add a classic ukiyo-e subject to your collection.

Comments - Lovely design of a young beauty in an elegant kimono holding a doll. Her flowing robes feature a charming design of birds floating on water and white blossoms. A beautifully detailed reprint with fine line work.

Artist - Soken (1759 - 1818)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 3 1/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail, as shown. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall.