Sewing on a Collar 1929

woodblock-print, print, ink, color-on-paper

childish illustration

cartoon like

woodblock-print

cartoon based

egg art

print

caricature

japan

ink

color-on-paper

bubble style

watercolour illustration

cartoon style

cartoon carciture

cartoon theme

"Sewing on a Collar" is a 1929 woodblock print by Japanese artist Ito Shinsui. It depicts a woman in traditional dress, meticulously sewing a collar. The print's delicate lines and vivid colors capture the beauty of everyday life in pre-war Japan. Shinsui was known for his depictions of beautiful women and his work often showcased the elegance of traditional Japanese clothing and hairstyles, making his prints popular with collectors and art enthusiasts alike. This artwork is held in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Later edition or maybe a gift by Shinsui because of unusual second signature Shikuntei shujin and seal that precede the original. This new seal is used in 1937-40 landscape prints and 1938-39 beauties. In his painting Early Fall (Shoshū) from 1955, Shinsui revisited this subject.