- Shufuji (Vermilion Mount Fuji) - Koi fish Utamaro’s subtle omission of contour

Utamaro’s subtle omission of contour lines from the women’s faces reveals his experimentation with a softer and more naturalistic mode of expression

Printed in Showa (1930-1940)

and finding a print in excellent condition like this one can be challenging

Condition: The condition is generally decent overall

The others are not noticeable to a casual observer and appear to be embedded in the paper

- Shufuji (Vermilion Mount Fuji) - Koi fish Utamaro’s subtle omission of contourThe remarkable woodblock print Shufuji (Vermilion Mount Fuji) by Masao Ido depicts Mount Fuji at dawn, bathed in a dreamlike glow. Occurring from late summer into early autumn, this rare phenomenon transforms the snow free slopes of Mount Fuji into a luminous crimson under the morning sun. Because it appears only under precise seasonal and atmospheric conditions, Red Fuji is regarded as an especially auspicious sight in Japan. The artist masterfully