Ito Shinsui

(b. February 4, 1898)

Works

Japanese painter born in 1953, known for his detailed and refined style depicting beautiful women and scenes of daily life influenced by traditional Japanese aesthetics. He is a prominent figure in contemporary Japanese figurative painting.

20th Century Japanese Portrait Woodblock Print Showa Period Traditional Japanese Art Figurative Ito Shinsui Serene Figure Elegant

After a Bath (Yoku go) | Showa period, 20th century

Ito Shinsui (1898-1972) Snowstorm (Fubuki), Showa period, 20th century

Spring (Haru) | Taisho period, early 20th century

Hand Mirror (Tegami) | Showa period, 20th century

Fragrance of the Hot Springs (Yu no ka) | Showa period, 20th century

Under the kotatsu | Showa period, 20th century

Taikyo (Before the mirror [Red geisha]) | Taisho period, early 20th century

Rouge (Kuchibeni) | Showa period, 20th century

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