-'Hana-Gatami' from Noh Play - Ay-O Excellent shading and ink bleed

Excellent shading and ink bleed through

mirroring the silent embrace of the forest

Image size: 3 and 3/4 inches (9

The superb woodblock print "Hōboku" (Pasture) is by Sadao Abe (1910-1969)

-'Hana-Gatami' from Noh Play - Ay-O Excellent shading and ink bleedThis beautiful woodblock print, Hana Gatami ("Flower Basket"), from a Noh play, is by Ryoshu Yamaguchi (18861966). Published in 1955 by Kyoto Hanga in, this piece showcases Yamaguchi's expertise in Noh ga (Noh paintings), a form of Japanese painting that focuses on Noh related subjects. Note the use of mica in the background and the intricate detailing with silver mica. The artist's signature and red seal are located in the upper right corner of the