"Shitaku" (Preparation) this extremely rare woodblock by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). Limited Edition 158 of 450. This print has very seldom been seen outside of Japan. Tatsumi specialized in bijin ga - prints of beautiful women. He is most famous for his series "Five Figures of Modern Beauties".

This limited edition print is numbered 158 of 450. Carver; Kentaro Maeda, Printer; Ritsuzo Sato, and Publisher; Yuyudo. Carver name and printer name on the lower right margin and publisher seal on the lower left margin. Artist signature and personal seal located in lower right of image. Large red "Tatsumi Kenin" seal in lower margin reads, "Tatsumi seal of approval". Size is large: paper size is 19 inches by 16 and 1/8 inches. Colors are vivid and vibrant and in layers. Lightly embossed. Absolutely stunning original hand Japanese made woodblock print. Pristine condition. Rarely do we find these old prints from this series in this perfect condition. Additional pictures gladly provided upon request. There is an excellent example at the Tokyo National Modern Fine Art Museum.

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item number:TS-14 "Shitaku" (Preparations) by Tatsumi Shimura $1700
"Shitaku" (Preparation) this extremely rare woodblock by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). Limited Edition 158 of 450. This print has very seldom been seen outside of Japan. Tatsumi specialized in bijin ga - prints of beautiful women. He is most famous for his series "Five Figures of Modern Beauties". This limited edition print is numbered 158 of 450. Carver; Kentaro Maeda, Printer; Ritsuzo Sato, and Publisher; Yuyudo. Carver name and printer name on the lower right margin and publisher seal on the lower left margin. Artist signature and personal seal located in lower right of image. Large red "Tatsumi Kenin" seal in lower margin reads, "Tatsumi seal of approval". Size is large: paper size is 19 inches by 16 and 1/8 inches. Colors are vivid and vibrant and in layers. Lightly embossed. Absolutely stunning original hand Japanese made woodblock print. Pristine condition. Rarely do we find these old prints from this series in this perfect condition. Additional pictures gladly provided upon request. There is an excellent example at the Tokyo National Modern Fine Art Museum. Shipping Charges Please ask. We are happy to combine items to save on shipping.






We will gladly provide additional pictures upon request.