Ito Shinsui - Born in Tokyo, Ito Shinsui studied Japanese painting and began designing woodblock prints for the publisher Watanabe Shozaburo in 1916, with whom he collaborated until 1960. He is best known for his lovely shin-hanga images of beautiful women. These elegant and refined beauties are drawn with graceful line work and softly colored backgrounds. Recognized for his artistic achievements, the Japanese government declared Shinsui an "Intangible Cultural Property" in 1952, and he received the "Order of the Rising Sun" in 1970. His works are a wonderful choice to collect or display.

Comments - Lovely image of a tree peony, the soft pink petals shaded a deeper rose toward the yellow center. A handsome asymmetrical design and an unusual flower subject by Shinsui.

Artist - Ito Shinsui (1898 - 1972)

Image Size - 10 3/4" x 15 5/8"

Condition - Excellent overall with no issues to report.