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, the series features six illustrations by Matsuno Sofu and six by his son, Matsuno Hideyo. Matsuno Sofu studied with Kogyo, who was known for his wonderful portrayals of Noh plays. 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.

With original folder - This print comes loose within the original windowed folder, with a tissue paper overlay featuring the name and a description of the print in both Japanese and English. It's rare to find these woodblocks in the original presentation format as issued by the publisher.

Artist - Matsuno Hideyo (1936 - 2002)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 9 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A couple spots on background. Slight rippling at edge from printing process. Please see photos for details.