WB Toraji Ishikawa Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Ukiyo-e Parakeet Nude
Artist name Toraji ISHIKAWA. Title Nudes, Ten Kinds of Nudes, Bleu Parakeet. Dimensions Entire size: -30.0 cm (H30.0 cm x W37.9 cm). Print size: H30.0cm x W37.9cm. Remarks Cut to size of print. Toraji Ishikawa painted nude women and other female figures and beauties with skillful use of color. This is one of his representative works from the “Ten Kinds of Nude Women” series. The painting depicts a woman leaning back on a sofa in a relaxed manner, as if conversing with a bird. Her hair is short, and she has bangs like a Taisho era moga (modern girl). The background of Western-style patterned flooring, wallpaper, and cushions provide a lot of information, while the subject woman’s skin is flat and simple, creating a beautiful contrast. Born in Kochi, Japan.