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 at top corners to thin backing sheet. Signed and titled in Japanese in pencil on backing sheet. This print features a paper label in Japanese on the reverse of the backing sheet.

Artist - Contemporary artist (not read)

Image Size - Print 7" x 7"; backing sheet 7 5/8" x 8 3/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Mounted at top corners to thin backing sheet with signature and title. Small loss at corner and tear at edge of backing sheet, a few creases at edges of backing sheet. Please see photos for details. Good overall.