"Yuki"(Snow) this extremely rare woodblock by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). Amazing! No Edition number on this print which indicates it was an "HC" (hors commerce)  means an article not for sale in French. Usually refers to print identical to the edition print intended to be used as samples to show to dealers and galleries. This one appears to have never been used. Rarely seen in Japan and very hard to find outside of Japan as Tatsumi prints are extremely rare, highly cherished in Japan and seldom sold. Tatsumi specialized in bijin ga - prints of beautiful women. He is most famous for his series "Five Figures of Modern Beauties".

Carver; Kentaro Maeda, Printer; Ritsuzo Sato, and Publisher; Yuyudo. Size is large: paper size is 19 and 1/2 inches by 16 and 3/4 inches. Artist signature and personal seal located in lower left of image. Large red "Tatsumi Kenin" seal in lower margin reads, "Tatsumi seal of approval". Colors are vivid and vibrant and in layers. Absolutely stunning original hand Japanese made woodblock print. Excellent condition. Pristine except for some extremely faint pinpoint size foxing. They are very hardly noticeable to the casual observer. Please see pictures very carefully. Rarely do we find these Tatsumi prints in this nearly perfect condition. Additional pictures gladly provided upon request. There is an excellent examples of Tatsumi's work at the Tokyo National Modern Fine Art Museum.  The quality, colors and exquisite nature these Japanese woodblock prints can not be fully appreciated with these inferior pictures. Buyers of these prints will not be disappointed. These prints will provide you with years of pleasure and pride of ownership.