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Japanese Large Woodblock Print Firework by Ito Shinsui Limited Edition

Creator: Shinsui Ito
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A limited-editioned Japanese Woodblock print by Itō Shinsui (1898-1972) entitled Firework (花火 in Japanese) Catalogue number IS65. The print was created in Showa 7th year (1932) as part of the Second Collection of Modern Beauties (現代美人集第二輯). It is in a large format of Dai Oban and published as a limited edition of 250. The print on offer is 180th/250 as stamped verso.
The print depicts a beauty dressed in summer kimono, holding a fan and seated on a bamboo beach. She turned her gaze to an exploding firework in the sky. The composition that leaves a large empty space around her as well as only showing her side profile broke away from the traditional Bijin-ga (Beauty Print). The work is dated Showa 7th year early summer and signed Shinsui with artist's red ink seal in plate on the left side. There is a type C1 seal of the publisher Watanabe Shōzaburō (used between 1931-1933) on lower left margin and a 6cm round seal on the lower right corner. Red edition stamp on the back as shown.
Reference: Compared to the print in the same edition in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, accession number 2002.161.74 and the British Museum 1983,0707,0.1.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	paper
Condition:	Good. A very fine example with strong impression, vibrant colors and great condition.
Creation Date:	1932
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Incollect Reference #:	840791

Dimensions

W.	11 in;	H.	17 in;	D.	0.1 in;
W.	27.94 cm;	H.	43.18 cm;	D.	0.25 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.