Vintage 1955 Japanese ink and watercolor shikishi – reclining nude

Ink and watercolor on traditional shikishi board, dated 1955 on the reverse. The work is executed in a modernist manner with a focus on contour drawing and flat spatial construction. The line serves as the primary expressive element, linking the composition to European mid-century modernism and the École de Paris tradition.
The treatment of the figure shows stylistic affinities with Matisse and Picasso, reflecting the post-war moment when Japanese yōga artists actively integrated European influences into their practice. The nude is presented freely and non-academically, characteristic of studio modernism of the 1950s.

Style note
Contour-based modernism with École de Paris influences.

Condition
Vintage condition. Vintage works may show natural signs of age (light toning, small fiber creases, gentle edge wear), so please review the photos carefully.

Size (approx.)
24 × 27 cm.

Shipping
Safe and tracked shipping from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido).


For US buyers: this item enters the United States duty-free.