Sosaku Hanga - The sosaku hanga or creative print movement in Japan began in the early part of the twentieth century. Unlike the traditional collaborative woodblock printing process utilizing a separate artist, carver, and printer along with a publisher, the sosaku hanga movement emphasized artist involvement in designing, carving, and printing the blocks himself, as the sole creator of his work. The movement gained popularity following World War II, earning international acclaim and expanding subject matter to include abstraction. Today most contemporary Japanese print artists design, carve, and print their woodblocks themselves, continuing the vibrant creative tradition established with ukiyo-e. Sosaku hanga prints encompass a wide range of subjects and expressive artistic styles, and are a great choice for a collector interested in modern and contemporary prints.

Comments - Mounted along top edge to backing sheet. Signed Midori Tahagi (or possibly Takagi), titled in Japanese, and dated 1986 in pencil on backing sheet. This print features a paper label in Japanese on the reverse of the backing sheet.

Artist - Midori Tahagi

Image Size - Print 6 1/2" x 5 1/8"; backing sheet 9 5/8" x 6 7/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Mounted along top edge to backing sheet with signature, title, and date. Please see photos for details. Good overall.