Woodblocks from Ukiyoe-Kai Magazine - This interesting group of woodblock prints originally appeared as kuchi-e or frontispiece illustrations for the pre-WWII Japanese magazine "Ukiyoe-Kai." These attractive designs include works by famous shin-hanga artists such as Hasui, Tsuchiya Koitsu, and Noel Nouet. Each is mounted along one edge to a backing sheet with a modern label, including the dates of either Showa 11 (1936) or Showa 12 (1937). Beautifully printed with wonderful attention to detail and fine bokashi shading, these prints are rarely seen, and are a great choice for a shin-hanga collector.

Comments - Beautiful view of a sailboat in the early morning, reflected on the gently rippling surface of the water. The sky is suffused with soft peach light and violet clouds, horizon hidden in the mist. A lovely and rarely seen design.

Artist - Hasui (1883 - 1957)

Image Size - 7" x 4 1/2 + margins as shown; backing sheet 9 1/8" x 5 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Mounted along one edge to backing sheet with magazine text on reverse. Slight toning, a few spots. and light creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.