Rappa-Shu (Trumpeter) VI 1959

Tadashi Nakayama’s 1959 abstract lithograph, *Rappa-Shu (Trumpeter) VI*, utilizes a bold black and red color palette on a white background to evoke an energetic sense of movement. The abstract composition suggests a musical theme, perhaps referencing the “Trumpeter” in the title. The artist’s abstract, gestural marks are characteristic of his style, which combines influences from Japanese calligraphy and Western expressionism. This work is a fine example of Japanese postwar art.