Tanigami Kônan Woodblock Print c. 1917

Washi is a traditional, durable Japanese handmade paper typically made from the inner-bark fibers of the kozo (paper mulberry), gampi, or mitsumata plants. Konan’s woodblock prints reflect the abundance and nuances of light, shade, and Western perspective. His works are considered part of the Shin Hanga or “new prints” movement. Each woodblock print was folded […]