Ishikawa Toraji

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Asa (Morning), 1934

Woodblock Print  
19 x 14.75 in

Description: The initial stage of printing for a finished woodblock, these 'line drawings' are scarce and lovely in their own right The art-deco style of Toraji's "Ten Nudes" reflects the romantic and nostalgic atmosphere of the Taisho/early Showa (1920/30s) era which became known as "moga" (or "modern girl"), depicting young Japanese girls as being independent, modern, and fashionable

Issued: 1934/P>

Edition: keyblock

Condition: excellent

Series: Ten Types of Female Nudes


$450          


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