Paul Jacoulet -  Born in France, Paul Jacoulet moved to Japan with his parents as a young child. He began creating woodblock prints in 1934, specializing in romantic, exotic portraits, many of which were inspired by his travels in the South Seas. He hired the best carvers and printers to produce his woodblocks, working as his own publisher and personally overseeing each image. Produced in small limited editions, his works were lavishly printed with mica, gold, silver, and powdered semi-precious stones, and some involved up to 300 blocks to create one image. His rare and exquisite shin-hanga designs are highly regarded and prized by collectors.

La Peche Miraculeuse, Izu, Japon, 1939 - This print is from the first edition release of 150 prints.

French title - La Peche Miraculeuse "Izu, Japon"
English title - The Miraculous Catch. Izu, Japan
Date - December 12, 1939
Signed - Pencil signed with boat seal
Numbered - First edition, seal on reverse
Carver - Maeda
Printers - Honda, Ichikawa

Artist - Paul Jacoulet (1896 - 1960)

Image Size - 15 3/8" x 12 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Tape remnant on reverse at top edge from previous mounting. Slight toning, a few spots. Please see photos for details.