Kogyo's Noga taikan - Kogyo was at work on his last great series "Noga taikan" when he died in 1927. This large work, comprising 200 prints, was published in five volumes, with Kogyo completing four volumes before his death and his student Matsuno Sofu finishing the fifth volume. In this beautiful series Kogyo departed from his normally plain white backgrounds and designed a group of prints with softly colored backgrounds and richly colored, dynamic figures. Many images are detailed with touches of metallic pigment, capturing the elegance of the sumptuous Noh costumes. Others feature strong wood grain impression in the background, adding interest and texture. With excellent detail and the highest printing standards, these designs are exceptional in his career. The prints in this group are from a 1936 edition, and feature text on the reverse that was included on a tissue paper overlay in the first edition.

Artist - Sofu Matsuno (1899 - 1963)

Image Size - Oban, approximately 14 1/2" x 9 1/2" (not measured individually)

Condition - This print with nice color and detail as shown. Light brown spotting. Please see photos for details.

Shopping Fuji Arts Clearance-

We sell thousands of clearance prints every year in our three ultra-low price categories. Start collecting, purchase an inexpensive print, or discover something special in Fuji Arts Clearance. Notable collectors worldwide shop the clearance regularly.

What prints are in Fuji Arts Clearance?

- Prints that have moved through our auctions and will sell below cost.
- Overstocked prints.
- Prints with condition issues.

Use the item page and photos to shop clearance. We don’t offer support for clearance purchasing (additional photos or enhanced identifications). All available information is on the item page. Clearance prints are final sale.

Shipping minimums: We do not ship orders totaling less than $24.99.