Twelve Months of Noh Pictures - Handsome design from a series featuring characters from different Noh plays for the twelve months of the year. Published by Unsodo in 1970, this series features six illustrations by Matsuno Sofu and six by his son, Matsuno Hideyo. Matsuno Sofu studied with Tsuikoika Kogyo, who was known for his wonderful portrayals of Noh plays. Kogyo died before the completion of his last series, "Noga taikan," and Matsuno Sofu designed 24 prints to finish the fifth and final volume of the series. These attractive and colorful images capture the elegant costumes and masks of Noh theater, with performers in stately and dignified poses. A great choice for a collector interested in Noh theater.

Artist - Sofu Matsuno (1899 - 1963)

Image Size - 14 3/8" x 9 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A few spots, a few ripples at edges from printing process. Please see photos for details.