Great Japanese Fish Picture Collection - Terrific design from Bakufu Ohno's beautiful series of 72 fish prints first released in five volumes between the late 1930s and early 1940s. Lovely soft tones and delicate washes of color give these woodblocks the feel of watercolor paintings. The finely detailed fish are set off by the softly colored and shaded backgrounds. This terrific series earned high praise for both its artistic merit and scientific accuracy. This print is from a later edition by Kyoto Hanga-in, circa 1950s. Would make an attractive framed display.
Publisher - Kyoto Hanga-in, with publisher's seal in left margin, later edition

Artist - Bakufu Ohno (1888 - 1976)

Image Size - 15 1/4" x 10 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Slight paper remnants on reverse at top corners from previous mounting. Slight toning, slight soiling at edge, a couple lightly rubbed spots in margins. Please see photos for details.