"OOKAWABATA" (Riverside) this extremely rare woodblock by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). Limited Edition 71 of 200. Framed. Rarely seen in Japan and nearly impossible 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". This limited edition print is numbered 71 of 200. Only 200 were published. Carver; Kentaro Maeda, Printer; Ritsuzo Sato, and Publisher; Yuyudo & Ichimai No E Company (Art magazine publisher). Size is large: Frame size is 24 and 1/2 x 22 and 1/4 inches. Absolutely stunning original hand made Japanese woodblock print. This beautiful rare print comes with a custom wooden original when first sold Japanese frame. This frame is very high quality. On back of frame has original as issued information tag. Additional pictures gladly provided upon request. There are excellent examples of Tatsumi's work at theTokyoNational Modern Fine Art Museum.

Excellent condition, extremely tiny few foxing that is nearly impossible to see. One must be very close under bright light to see. Not noticeable to the casual observer. Additional pictures gladly provided upon request. There is an excellent example of Tatsumifs work at the Tokyo National Modern Fine Art Museum. Tatsumi's woodblock prints price went up higher very quick after his 100 year exhibition in Tokyo in January 2007.

item number:TS-4 OOKAWABATA - "Riverside" by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980)
"OOKAWABATA" (Riverside) this extremely rare woodblock by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). Limited Edition 71 of 200. Framed. Rarely seen in Japan and nearly impossible 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". This limited edition print is numbered 71 of 200. Only 200 were published. Carver; Kentaro Maeda, Printer; Ritsuzo Sato, and Publisher; Yuyudo & Ichimai No E Company (Art magazine publisher). Size is large: Frame size is 24 and 1/2 x 22 and 1/4 inches. Absolutely stunning original hand made Japanese woodblock print. This beautiful rare print comes with a custom wooden original when first sold Japanese frame. This frame is very high quality. On back of frame has original as issued information tag. Additional pictures gladly provided upon request. There are excellent examples of Tatsumi's work at theTokyoNational Modern Fine Art Museum. Excellent condition, extremely tiny few foxing that is nearly impossible to see. One must be very close under bright light to see. Not noticeable to the casual observer. Additional pictures gladly provided upon request. There is an excellent example of Tatsumifs work at the Tokyo National Modern Fine Art Museum. Tatsumi's woodblock prints price went up higher very quick after his 100 year exhibition in Tokyo in January 2007.





We will gladly provide additional pictures upon request.